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Karyn Brianne Watkins has been supporting charitable initiatives since her high school days. She runs the blog, The Fabulous Giver, and is dedicated to finding fun ways for people to become involved in philanthropy around town.

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Internet campaign helps raise $30K for kidney transplant

A couple of weeks, Ethan, from GiveForward, shared with me the story of a young woman named Jessica Cowin, a...
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Are you a repeat online donor?

A recent study results, published in The New York Times, examined the patterns of online giving and found that the...
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Is your favorite charity financially healthy?

When we give to charities, we generally assume that all of the organizations are trustworthy and equally ran. Unless there is a giant flag, we believe...
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Celebrate Pancake Day with free food and giving

The thought of pancakes always takes me to a happy place. My Mom would make them on Sunday mornings before church,...
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USO sends V-Day flowers to soldiers' loved ones

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, the USO of Illinois is hosting the USO of Illinois "Flowers from the...
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28 days, 28 acts of kindness

Welcome to February, also known as the shortest (and coldest) month of the year! In the midst of this freeze-fest, I've had a lot of time to think how...
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Lather Salon events to raise funds for domestic violence

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I know that this weather has almost everyone bummed, but don't let it get the best of you! Ladies, maybe you just...
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Taproot Foundation helps professionals donate business skills

After a long search in the nonprofit sector, I've decided that my professional interests (such as, the use of new media in communications) may be...
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Advisors select top 7 giving opps in 2009 (Part 2 of 2)

Last week, I posted four high-impact philanthropic opportunities selected by Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors. Those issues covered areas...
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Advisors select top 7 giving opps in 2009 (Part 1 of 2)

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As we go into 2009, some of you have made declarations (or resolutions) to be more charitable, either by giving more or volunteering more. Arabella...
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