Tweet At GoodInKind, we’re always on the lookout for news about giving back in all its diverse forms. Today I happened across a few articles describing the results of a new study from the American Psychological Association. The report concluded that people who give back in order to truly help others- not just themselves- actually [...]
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Tweet A recent report stated that two thirds of donors will likely cut back on charitable giving due to the strain of the poor economy. Another ten percent, the study found, will stop giving entirely; only 22% would consider giving to new organizations; and 75% believe that the economy will stay the same or get [...]
Tweet Hey everyone, Given that our Ithaca launch is right around the corner, we thought we’d share with you what we plan to request on GoodInKind.com. The website will have a fantastic feature that will allow you to ask for what you’d like to buy – chances are there’s someone out there who can provide [...]
Tweet Even when business is poor or the economy is suffering, there are various things businesses can do to give back. Many companies report significant benefits from investing resources into their communities, with the results ranging from enhanced employee morale to the cultivation of long term lucrative partnerships. Let us know what your company has [...]
Tweet The Ithaca launch is right around the corner, and we decided it would be a great time to start cooking up ideas for service offerings or requests. We all came up with our favorite ideas. Enjoy, and then share your own Top Five in our comments section or by emailing Jessica at jessicar@goodinkind.com. Anar: [...]
Tweet Each week we bring you some of our favorite social enterprises that are doing amazing things. This week is no different. As usual, let us know who you think we should feature next week, and enjoy! RangSutra is a private company founded in 2004 and comprised entirely of artisans hailing from remote Indian [...]
Tweet Here at GoodInKind, we love to continually learn about ways in which individuals and groups are doing good. Each week, we highlight a few social enterprises that are doing amazing things. As always, feel free to leave suggestions for next week’s social entrepreneurs. We love to hear from you! American MoJo (Moms and [...]
Tweet Summer is already halfway over, but there is still time to plan a vacation. Now it’s easier than ever to incorporate your values into your summer plans. Here are a few interesting ways: Donate frequent flier miles – Will your next trip generate some extra miles? Now you can put them to good use, [...]
Tweet GoodInKind is thrilled to announce our newest confirmed partners for our autumn Ithaca launch. We are so excited to have them on board! Click on each name to learn more about what they do, and keep visiting our Ithaca Launch page for continual updates. The Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties Franziska Racker Centers [...]
Tweet There is a ton of good going on out there. Every Thursday we will highlight a few of our favorite social enterprises, new and old. This list is by no means meant to be exhaustive – please send us your suggestions! EcoScraps – It probably comes as no surprise that Americans toss 30 million [...]