Four Points to Remember in Your CSR Strategy
Most brands are aware that to do nothing with your Corporate Social Responsibility obligation is not only bad business, but it is also bad for your current and future employees. Here are 4 Points to take into account when you are developing or re-thinking.
Three More Rules for Consistent Philanthropy in your Daily Life
Creating ongoing, consistent philanthropy in your daily life takes only a little bit of planning and a lot of love. Last week we talked about Three Rules for Consistent Philanthropy. Here are a few more “rules” to incorporate giving into your daily life: Rule #4 for consistent philanthropy: Micro-giving We did a math equation last week […]
Three Rules for Consistent Philanthropy
In our recent series “Philanthropy in your Daily Life” we have talked about mindfulness models for choosing your cause, how to know where to give, and various ways to give. Now that we’ve covered the basics, this month we’ll move into a series that talks about the idea of consistent philanthropy. This means creating ongoing […]
Philanthropy in Daily Life: How to Know What to Give
Last week we talked about a new mindfulness model for personal giving. One that is designed to help anyone find their specific philanthropic passion. The next step is narrowing down the organizations to support – based around your passion. Today we’re here to talk about how to know what to give. It can be a […]
Philanthropy in Daily Life: How to Know Where to Give
[This blog talks about digging deep to find our personal cause, choosing a charity, and reminds us that where we shop matters too.] Last week we talked about the fact that one person can make a big difference in this wild world of ours. Today we are here to talk about how one can do so. As […]
Philanthropy in Daily Life: How One Person Can Make a Difference
The world today can be overwhelming at times, especially to one with a so-called “bleeding heart”. There are wars and famines, droughts and oppression. But there’s also kindness and love, courage and wisdom. All over the world there are people working to make a difference. At FineLine, we see it in our daily lives. And […]
Solicitation: Sharing Your Passion With Donors
What makes a good non-profit organization solicitor? What are the roles of a solicitor? NOTE: When we say solicitor here, we mean an employee of the organization who advocates for and takes in donations. One of the most important roles of a solicitor is being the authenticator. This encompasses a passion for the cause and […]
Donor Journeys: A Positive Donor Experience – Receiving Recognition
As you may know, pulling the trigger to finally make a charitable donation, especially when it is a large sum of money, can be scary and exhilarating all at once. After spending months or years saving up, you are proud with your decision to give to those less fortunate. You have taken the time to […]
How to Become an Effective Donor
When you finally make the decision to donate to charity, you want to give effectively. No person wants to give away their hard earned money, only to be hoodwinked by a fake organization, feel as though your organization isn’t the most effective, or end up donating to a program/project you regret. So in order to […]
Summer Giving
The magical summer months are fast approaching. Eight weeks of pure bliss. Children are out of school, the weather is warm, and the days are wonderfully long. Families celebrate this fun time by going to the beach, taking road trips throughout the country, hanging out in the park, spending weekends at the family cottage, hosting […]
