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For many people, the holiday season means much more than ugly sweaters, family gatherings and shiny wrapping paper. It is also the busiest time of the year for charitable giving.

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Guide to Giving Year-end Gifts to Charities
from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
As the end of December closes in, many people's holiday ritual includes pulling out the checkbook and a list of charitable organizations they support year after year.
Make Your Charitable Giving Go Further
from CNN Money
Most of us feel generous in December, the top month for charitable donations. But regardless of when you give, you want to make sure that the funds are actually used to do real good.

Finding Balance Between Charitable Giving, Shopping
from The Boston Globe
At the peak of the shopping and giving season, consumers are increasingly combining both activities.

Charitable Giving That Doesn't Lighten Your Wallet
from CNBC
Giving a gift to charity may be your greatest gift of the season - and it doesn't even have to lighten your wallet.
 

Nonprofits’ Cliff Hanger
from The Charlotte Post
Nonprofits, still reeling from financial uncertainty after the Great Recession, are bracing for the fiscal cliff.
 

Charities Fear For Survival As Donations Drop
from Sky News
One in six UK charities fear they could be forced to close next year because of a drop in donations and funding.

Corporate Charitable Giving: What's a Business to Do?
from The Post-Standard
Businesses have a lot to weigh when considering how to engage with charities and how to prioritize charitable gifts.

Businesses Are Giving More - In Strategic Ways
from Forbes
Corporate philanthropy has become key for many businesses, which see giving as a way to build trust and recognition in their brand. But with the recent recession, businesses have become much more strategic about how they allocate their money and resources.

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