Tips for running an online (free or cheap as possible) holiday donor campaign. [more inside]
posted by lunit on Nov 12, 2009 - 1 answer

How do I give to a charity without a professional fund raiser taking a big bite out of my donation?
posted by Raybun on Aug 12, 2009 - 14 answers

What shall I do with a new but unwanted Nintendo Wii? [more inside]
posted by pecanpies on Jul 18, 2009 - 17 answers

I made a drawing. I want to give it to my parents. How do I tell them it's okay if they don't hang it on their fridge? [more inside]
posted by baxter_ilion on May 21, 2009 - 12 answers

How has the financial crisis affected the nonprofit sector? [more inside]
posted by drea on Mar 15, 2009 - 26 answers

My sister and I want to do a gift-free Christmas. What rules should we set? And how do we break the news to our mom? She's big on bargain hunting and spoiling us, so we're sure she's not going to take this well. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 - 16 answers

Help me find, buy or build a donor-friendly online giving management system for our non-profit. [more inside]
posted by Milkman Dan on Oct 7, 2008 - 5 answers

My organization is searching for foundations or individual donors in the Miami area who fund education related projects in Miami-Dade. Do you know of any? [more inside]
posted by ejvalentine on Aug 1, 2008 - 4 answers

I have a question in two parts. If that's illegal, admin, please delete the last part. I'd like to hear suggestions for websites I should look at, and then advice on whether this is really how I should move forward with this. Hopefully, this is much clearer in the ... [more inside]
posted by segatakai on Jul 15, 2008 - 8 answers

My children are finishing the year at a primary school in Ireland. Their teachers have been wonderful and I want to give them an end of the year thank you gift. In the U.S. gift certificates are popular but I'm unsure of the etiquette surrounding gift giving in this situation. Please advise. Thank you!
posted by KTrujillo on Jun 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Background: I am 41 years old. I am 16 credits shy of graduating with a BS in Mathemathics. my GPA is 2.79, I have over 250 hours of attempted coursework, 144 of that is being counted towards my degree. I program and design software systems for a living. The Problem: I really love math and computer science but I am lousy at learning. when I say lousy I mean slow. [more inside]
posted by WannaBeAPhD on Apr 13, 2008 - 24 answers

Help me give a great gift for my Aunt's momentus 50th B-day! [more inside]
posted by iam2bz2p on Feb 8, 2008 - 1 answer

[EtiquetteFilter] My sister and her new husband are giving me one gift for Christmas. Am I obligated to give each of them a gift, or is it acceptable for me to give one gift to the couple?
posted by HotPatatta on Dec 22, 2007 - 27 answers

How can I become a great giver of gifts? [more inside]
posted by violinflu on Dec 13, 2007 - 22 answers

Gifts for godparent-types? We've asked about a dozen people to be "mentors" to our rugrat, in an area of their choice. What do we get them to say thanks and that they have a special bond with her? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Aug 6, 2007 - 9 answers

I need a little help on a petty family argument . . . [more inside]
posted by danny boy on Aug 1, 2007 - 57 answers

The cleaning out of my closet (finally) has resulted in two garbage bags full of clothes. Now what should I do with them? I'm in NYC. [more inside]
posted by friendlyfire on Apr 3, 2007 - 13 answers

What can you tell me about organizations that support women's rights? I would like to donate some money. [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Feb 28, 2007 - 17 answers

I've already got the xmas gift figured out, now I'm trying to figure out how to give it...so what are some creative/clever/funny ways you've given gifts? [more inside]
posted by 777 on Dec 12, 2006 - 26 answers

We would like to contribute to an organization that is dedicated to alleviating global warming. Ideally a nonprofit but any organization that takes action in this direction would be fine. I'd prefer that it be something I could research online or find a rating such as those available on charitynavigator.com. Any ideas? Thank you!
posted by walla on Nov 16, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm ashamed: I bought a house, my child goes to a daycare that costs several hundred dollars a month, and I have all that I need. I also have been lax in giving to charity. I'd like to, but my wife sometimes is resistant, saying some version of the old saw that charity begins at home. I want some independent assessment for how much we should give. I've identified a number of charities I want to give to. But how much? Should it be a percentage of my salary?
posted by sholdens12 on Nov 15, 2006 - 36 answers

Classic stories or fables about gifts/giving. [more inside]
posted by hamfisted on Jun 21, 2006 - 9 answers

Gift suggestions for: A clarinettist, a violist, and a cellist(who is also a composer). ~$50 each, I have 12 days to get these gifts. Prefer online ordering. [more inside]
posted by sirion on Mar 19, 2006 - 18 answers

My kids (12, 10, 8 yrs.) have decided they don't want Christmas gifts this year and would like to do something for those in need. I'm thrilled. Aside from working in a Food Bank or 'adopting a family' any other ideas?
posted by pman78 on Nov 29, 2005 - 33 answers

What is the best Charity to give to on a regular basis? [more inside]
posted by grahamwell on Jul 31, 2005 - 26 answers

I'm would like to help support vanishing wildlife and ecosystems - I am already a sierra club and NRDC member, but I would like to do some more localized giving perhaps to the gorilla fund, or jane goodall ... [more inside]
posted by specialk420 on Jun 9, 2005 - 6 answers

WorkplaceEtiquetteFilter: I plan to give my boss his Christmas gift tomorrow. But now I've seen some people on some other sites (fark, ahem) saying that getting a gift for the boss is "ass-sucking" (they sure have a way of talking over there!). So I'm wondering: is my rather nice gift going to be perceived as my being an ass? [+] [more inside]
posted by u.n. owen on Dec 21, 2004 - 32 answers

So I completely underestimated the generosity of my co-workers. I'm a part-time employee, still in school, and not exactly at the top of the food chain. But a bunch of people I work with (some above me, some in different departments) gave me holiday gifts. Keep in mind that I'm making just enough to make ends meet. What should I give them in return? [more inside]
posted by SeizeTheDay on Dec 21, 2004 - 19 answers

Homeless shelters/charities in DC? I have a gazillion little hotel shampoos and lotions as well as some other unused regular toiletries I'd like to get rid off. Rather than chuck them or leave them in the lobby for my neighbors, I'm thinking a shelter for women might want them. Any recommendations? Googling brings up several but I have no idea which to choose.
posted by CunningLinguist on Dec 13, 2004 - 6 answers

What kinds of holiday gift giving games do you play with your friends? [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Dec 3, 2004 - 11 answers