It goes without saying that 2020 has been a difficult year, presenting unrelenting challenges for individuals and communities across the world. It is also apparent to many that 2020 has been a year of incredible giving, generosity, and small (or large) acts of kindness. This year, giving was both overwhelmingly personal towards one’s own community, …
One of the most popular charitable giving initiatives in the US is GivingTuesday, which organizes an annual day of giving when millions of people around the world come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. While GivingTuesday is usually celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, …
Americans enjoy supporting the causes they care about. According to Giving USA 2018: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2017, contributions from individuals comprised 70% of the $410 billion donated to charity in the U.S.* The evolving tax landscape could impact how individuals approach charitable giving going forward. Below is a summary of …
With the year-end giving season underway, many are thinking about ways to maximize their impact by December 31st. The holidays are also a time when people typically give more generously to the causes they care about. Wondering what you can do? Here are three proven strategies for making a positive impact this December: Donating: Research shows …
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We all see a shift in the world. There’s increasing political protest, more distrust in government and companies, and startups disrupting traditional institutions and ways of business. But this shift has not occurred without some resistance. This is a good ole fashioned battle of old vs. new power.
The average American consume 1,996 pounds of food annually,FOOTNOTE: Footnote and roughly 40% of that food ends up in landfills.FOOTNOTE: Footnote While this is a horrifying statistic, the amount of edible food that goes from our plates to the the local dump is relatively insignificant compared to the amount of edible food that American farmers leave in the field each season.
Every Mother’s Day, we fret over what unique gift to get the maternal figure in our lives. And if you’re like me, you end up getting something that is nice, but not necessary. So why not consider a heartwarming gift that empowers a mother to help other women?
In last week’s Bright Minds, we focused our discussion over a 2015 New York Times piece on how to intelligently yet emotionally impact others’ lives. The article was prompted by the movement of ‘Effective Altruism’ – which uses data to determine how people can ensure that their money has the greatest impact possible.
Companies and individuals alike are continually seeking ways to make giving easier, more engaging, and effective. And while progress has been made, many are still seeking better solutions. Bright Funds’ CEO Ty Walrod joined The Good Journey Podcast this week to discuss how Bright Funds is solving for this challenge. You can listen to the …
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I joined Bright Funds last week and was eager to work for a company trying to better the world, and work with really smart, thoughtful people. Upon receiving the invite to and attending my first ‘Bright Minds,’ my initial thoughts of the team here were confirmed and then some.