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How to Give is a monthly column by local philanthropist wizard Lansie Sylvia. In it, Lansie answers readers’ questions about millennials, philanthropy and engaging the next generation of givers.
Generocity Coverage (49 posts)
- When activism feels fruitless, remember: All forward motion counts
- 4 strategies to up your philanthropy and volunteering game in 2019
- Philly, here’s your socially conscious holiday gift guide for 2018
- 3 ways to turn nonprofit board members into brand advocates
- You can’t support every nonprofit, but you can support the nonprofit sector as a whole
- Not sure how to discuss racism/classism/privilege? Start here
- Is there a way to celebrate America while acknowledging the worst of its problems?
- Nonprofits, this is your ultimate guide to managing skilled volunteers
- Homelessness nonprofits need skilled volunteers, not publicity stunts
- Lagging behind in your fundraising goals? Here’s how to kickstart your campaign
- How to ask your family and friends to support your charitable cause
- Cause marketing and the Super Bowl: Is it ethical?
- Should I give to paid canvassers?
- Here’s your keep-it-local Philly gift guide: 2017 edition
- Millennial giving expert Lansie Sylvia on turning your rage into philanthropy
- How to recruit more young people for your nonprofit board
- It’s October. Is it too late to plan a #GivingTuesday campaign?
- Is there a good way to be a voluntourist?
- When is it a good time to invest in a young nonprofit?
- How to not choke when speaking at your nonprofit’s gala
- On nonprofit storytelling and the truthiness of fundraising mailers
- When is it appropriate to ask your network for financial help?
- Get the most out of your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign with this plan
- Should a donor’s daughter get an internship with my nonprofit?
- How to give love to both Philly and your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day
- The Women’s March is over. Now what?
- Your keep-it-local Philly gift guide: Part 2
- Here’s your keep-it-local Philly gift guide
- How might the election results impact federal funding for local nonprofits?
- Is advocacy ever enough?
- How can I motivate my fellow nonprofit volunteers to get their s*%t done?
- How should we talk to our kid about giving?
- Is it better to give locally or globally?
- How can I get started in a career giving back?
- My favorite nonprofit’s annual gala is pretty bad. How can I make it better?
- Are we selfish for wanting recognition for our donation?
- Can we donate the leftover food from our wedding buffet to a local homeless shelter?
- Why aren’t more celebrities donating to #BlackLivesMatter?
- How many hours should I be devoting to nonprofit board service every month?
- What happened in Orlando makes me so [EXPLETIVE] angry. What can I do?
- How can you know the nonprofit you’re giving to is legit?
- I don’t care about my friends’ charitable causes. How can I let them down easy?
- How can I make my nonprofit’s grant applications more attractive to philanthropists?
- How can nonprofits ‘wow’ donors with thanks for their support?
- How to Give: Can young people be charitable without giving money?
- How to Give: Should I start my own nonprofit?
- How to Give: Do small gifts really make a difference?
- How to Give: How can my startup work charitable giving into the workplace?
- Ask a Millennial Philanthropist: How can I work philanthropy into my everyday financial life?
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