Carefully Worded Appeals Make People 300% More Generous, Says Study
Researchers found that tweaking the wording of fundraising appeals improved contribution rates by incredible margins – nonprofits, take note.
Generosity
Showing 641 - 660 of 1,108 Posts
Karma Rewards Couple in Trouble Who Helped Others in Need
This Portuguese couple became recognized for passing out 1,000 liters of water on a hot day – so now strangers are paying them back for the kindness.
Tribute: George Michael Has History of Kindness and Wit (1963-2016)
Not only was he an incredibly talented pop icon – George Michael's wit helped inspire "Carpool Karaoke" as well as a legacy of philanthropy.
Airbnb Hosts Give Free Refuge to Those Escaping Dark Night of Wildfires
When Patrick signed up his own B&B as a free refuge for fire evacuees, he didn't know that weeks later he would be fleeing himself, and Airbnb would come to the rescue.
Company Gives Workers $100 Each to Do Anything Kind (WATCH)
A media company in NYC decided to inspire their harried workers with a little community service. They gave them each $100 and let them hit the streets.
Homeless People Show Heart-touching Generosity in Undercover Op
In a video published last weekend, Florida homeless people displayed heart-touching generosity in an undercover experiment to test their humanity.
Student Spends 8 Hours Giving Free Hugs on Campus to Help Heal Post-Election Tensions
I was walking home from a restaurant feeling pretty dismal about the negativity on social media when I ran into Alejandro Andrade holding a Free Hugs sign.
Former Politician Surprises Wisconsin Teachers by Funding All Classroom Requests for Entire State
As hundreds of Wisconsin teachers kicked-off the school year, they found every one of their requests fully funded by a well known politician.
Garth Brooks Stops Show for Mom Holding Sign That Says 'Today My Son Is Cancer-Free'
Warning: This video of the country star surprising a mom whose child just beat cancer could make you cry - but with happy tears.
Little Girl Uses Her Lemonade Stand to Pay Down Other Kids' School Lunch Debt
After seeing a similar story of a man raising money for students' school lunch debt, Amiah Van Hill became inspired to do the same in her state of Idaho.
Man Gives $25Mil to Ease Debt for Students of Social Work: 'They're Heroes'
Steve Hicks, a telecommunications pioneer has donated what might be the largest ever gift for higher education in the field of social work.
Young People Are More Savvy and Generous Toward Charities Than Any Other Age Group
Millennials are also more savvy and generous than any other age group giving to charity for the holidays too.
Anonymous Donor Buys Every Toy at Goodwill, Gives Them to Children For Free
For the last decade, one man has made it his tradition to buy out the entire toy section of a Goodwill store so kids can take home the goodies for free.
When Teacher Can't Afford Holiday Gifts for Sick Son, Students Leave Surprise on His Desk
When Nathan Neidigk mentioned in passing to his students that he wouldn't be able to afford Christmas gifts this year, he wasn't expecting them to help.
9-Year-old Boy Skips Birthday Gifts to Help Protect Police Dogs
A fourth grader asks friends and family to pass on presents and give to a charity providing bullet-proof vests for police dogs.
NFL Star Helps 145th Single-Parent Family Buy Their Own Home
Warrick Dunn has now helped 145 single parent families realize home ownership through his charity that is also a tribute to his mom.
Every Week Boy Packs 100 Bags w/ Food and Hope for the Homeless
When his local soup kitchen told him he was too young to volunteer, this fourth-grader started delivering 100 bagged lunches every week to the homeless.
Grocery Store's "Pay It Forward" Event Spreads Holiday Cheer with Random Kindness
This grocery store's annual holiday giveaway triggers hundreds of random acts of kindness across the Midwest.
Michael Jordan Wins Lawsuit, Donates the Millions to 23 Charities
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is donating millions of dollars he won in a pair of lawsuit settlements to charity.
370 Union Plumbers Volunteered to Install Water Filters in Flint For Free
Hundreds of union plumbers from around the U.S. installed thousands of water filters and new faucets for free in Flint, Michigan.
Recent Stories
A Heartfelt Reminder to Appreciate the Ones We Love
Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
A Friend Who Spreads Gossip is Not a True Friend at All
The Value of Human Connection Over Digital Convenience
The Quiet Kind of Love
One Day, Your Mom Won’t Call You Anymore
I’ve reached a point in my life...
Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day