New and innovative ways to give are changing how we define philanthropy – and making doing good a daily occurrence. Go beyond the checkbook with giving that breaks the mold.
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Be a virtual volunteer and help poor villages.
Volunteer for an expedition on the Amazon.
Choose a day to help through Seasons of Service.
Help your company set social performance standards.
Make a social investment in entrepreneurs via eBay.
Pay someone’s utilities bill through Modest Needs.
Count birds and help study climate change.
Donate used books and fight poverty.
Send a care package to any soldier.
Join an online community and act on your passion.
Create a Web group and donate your ad revenue.
Text an instant gift via mobile phone.