About Today: Can't Think of a Gift? Give to Charity

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor The remaining folks on my shopping list have one thing in common: They have everything they need, and most of what they want. This make them almost impossible to shop for. Which means that maybe it's time to rethink the whole gift thing altogether, and consider giving to charity. 8 Ways to Donate to Charity There are plenty of different ways to give, so you'll be sure to find something in this article that works for you. (Bonus: You'll also get to find out what "microphilanthropy" is. Hint: It's not donating microchips, or mica, or microphones.) Great Charities for the Whole Family How to Maximize Charitable Giving in a Recession See More About:  charitable giving  foundations  donor-advised funds Is Your Charitable Gift In Good Hands? However you choose to give, you'll want to make sure your gift is going to the right people. There's nothing more annoying than finding out that your hard-earned cash isn't reaching the intended recipient. How to Give Safely at the Holidays What Is a Giving Circle? See More About:  tax exempt organizations  email fundraising  global giving Can You Deduct It on Your Taxes? Of course, the point is to help others. But who would say no to a bigger tax refund? Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations How to Donate a Car to Charity See More About:  501(c)(3)  safe charitable giving  philanthropy Gifts Without Guilt Some people on your list might not appreciate a straight-up donation to charity. In that case, you can still buy them a tangible present, and donate at the same time. 7 Keys to Raising Charitable Children How Should Donors Pick a Charity? See More About:  giving to charity  philanthropy  fundraising Today Ads Charity Gift Ideas Gift Charity Services Find a Charity Christmas Charity Featured Articles Are You a Naughty or Nice Employee? 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' Trailer Where to Listen to Christmas Music Supreme Court Considers Walmart Discrimination Case New Guidelines for Diagnosing & Treating Food Allergies Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement