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Give Away Money, Get College Credit!

A report* in The Boston Globe highlights a growing number of college-based programs teaching students how to be effective philanthropists.

Typically, members of a class decide on a focus area and research nonprofits working in that area — and then select those who will receive grants. The grant money comes from foundations and others.

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Class: July 29, 2009, 10:30 am, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

We’ll be providing a one-hour class for the public through Peninsula Seniors. Contact Peninsula Seniors at 310-377-3003 for reservations and location information. Admission is free.

Class: 13 Things to Know Before You Give to a Charity

We’ve created a new and unique 25- to 60-minute class, great for service clubs and other community groups that have regular speakers. Here’s our brief description: Continue reading “Class: 13 Things to Know Before You Give to a Charity”

Class: Smarter Giving for Everyone

We’ve created a unique 60- to 120-minute class, for those who want to make the most effective use of their donated time and money. Here’s our brief description: Continue reading “Class: Smarter Giving for Everyone”

Class: An Insider’s Tips on Smart Giving

We’ve created a unique 25- to 45-minute class, great for service clubs and other community groups that have regular speakers. Here’s our brief description: Continue reading “Class: An Insider’s Tips on Smart Giving”

Classes

At this time, you have a choice of Smarter Giving classes:

13 Things to Know Before You Give to a Charity — a 25- to 60-minute program. Do Good Better — a 25- to 60- minute program. Smarter Giving for Everyone — a 60- to 120-minute program.

We offer classes in Los Angeles and [...]