Charities need to file returns too
This is the time of year when people start preparing their annual income tax returns. It's also time to remind people who run charities and other tax-exempts that those organizations must file annual returns with the Internal Revenue Service, as well.

How you can help a pet in need
Imagine waking up every morning wondering if you'll someday be able to find a home to call your own or how you'll find your next meal. For so many pets, not having enough food in their bellies or a safe home are harsh realities. Fortunately, there are simple ways pet lovers can be heroes in the lives of pets.

How to help when family or friends fall ill - keep them connected
When you learn that a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor is seriously ill or recovering from injuries or surgery, do you wonder how you can best show your support? It depends upon the situation. Sometimes the best way to show your support is to just stay in touch, but other times, it's to provide help that your friend or loved one needs.

Building a Web site is essential - and easier than ever - for organizations and charities
Business owners know it well: If you don't have a Web site, you're going to be left behind. That's why businesses everywhere rush to put up something, even if it's just a landing page. But charities and organizations not only need a Web site, their site needs to do more than just look good and give basic information.

Ways to give without dipping into your wallet
More and more people are resolving to be more giving, and to share what they have with the less fortunate. The current economic climate, however, presents something of a challenge to people who want to give, but lack the budget to do so. Here are some creative ways to give that won't cost you cash.

Ten tips for living more sustainably in 2010
The beginning of a new year - and a new decade - is the time many people pledge to live differently. For many, that change means living a more sustainable lifestyle. Sustainability, once only a buzz word, is now fast becoming the way to live consciously.