The 15th of November has been recognized as National Philanthropy Day since 1985. This special day is dedicated to honoring those who give back to their communities in a variety of ways. The word philanthropy comes from Latin and Greek roots and is a term that means kindness, humanity, and a love for mankind, which is a perfect way to describe those who support nonprofit organizations fighting to make a difference. It is not always necessary to donate money to support nonprofit organizations as many think, and sometimes the gift of time is just as important as cash. This National Philanthropy Day, we list five ways you can get involved with causes that matter to you.
Donate Your Time
It is possible to donate supplies or your time even if you do not have the means to give cash. The vast majority of nonprofits are thrilled to hear from potential volunteers! Take the time to learn how you can give back by volunteering. If you have any special skills you want to share, such as communication skills, graphic design abilities, or a passion for working with children, make sure to mention them to that organization. A nonprofit has a lot of behind-the-scenes responsibilities, and you can be a valuable addition. Also, you may be a great addition to any upcoming fundraising events the nonprofit has!
Leave A Review
People are influenced by well-placed reviews at the crucial moment of decision-making. Your review matters. Write one and cross-post it to a couple of sites to multiply your impact. Word of mouth marketing works wonders for small organizations. You can leave reviews on many sites including social media platforms, Google My Business, and greatnonprofits.org.
Donate Monetarily or Other Items
Even small donations can make a difference. It’s easy to think only large donations can make a difference. Yet small donations can add up to a lot for small organizations. Nonprofits like ours also benefit from items that are donated to them that they can use or refurbish into other materials. If you have a laptop laying around that you aren’t using anymore, free up some space and send it to us here at Techdren.
Additionally, you can support nonprofits by seeing if they use Amazon Smile, where you can shop while supporting your favorite charity. By shopping through AmazonSmile, you can support your favorite charitable organization without spending any extra money.
Start A Personal Fundraiser
Who doesn’t like a good birthday fundraiser? It’s a great way to raise money for your favorite charities while celebrating your birthday on Facebook. Choosing a nonprofit and asking others to give is free and requires no commitment on your part. It is easy to start a fundraiser on Facebook with their step-by-step instructions, and they will track how much money you raise leading up to the big day.
Share Their Posts On Social Media
Once you follow your favorite nonprofit, you can share their posts with your followers with just one click. The more things followers share from an organization, the bigger their reach will be! Consider sharing tweets, posts, or pictures you like. You never know who might see it from your share, it may seem like a very small thing, but it can have a great impact. The organization might reach someone’s timeline for the first time because of your share.
You can support Techdren on National Philanthropy Day by following any of the tips above, as we are always looking for support from our community whether it be through reviews, donations, shares, AmazonSmile, or just by reading our blogs. We enjoy all of the support we get from our Techdren family!
