Tips on Giving

Most of these articles were published in December 2010 with holiday giving in mind, but the information in them can be used all year long.

The Best Gifts that Give to Charity
This article from smartmoney.com helps you look for gifts with a charitable tie-in while trying to dodge those that only say they do good.  This advice also applies to your own charitable giving.

Why Its Best to Give Close to Home

smartmoney.com on why you might get more mileage from your contribution by giving to smaller, local organizations, rather than to the big, brand-name charities.

How to Maximize Charitable Giving
Covers how to maximize your giving even if you aren't Bill Gates or Warren Buffet.  From smartmoney.com

How to Avoid Mistakes When Giving Money to Charity
Wall Street Journal  on the top 10 mistakes people make when giving to charity


Buying Gifts That Give Back 
Article from CNN with some good links to buying gifts with a cause.  I personally prefer gifts from a fair trade source rather than traditional gifts that are donating to causes.  Has links to both.