Tips on Giving

A little less than a month away til World Give Day 2012! Hope you are all as excited as we are.

Here are some tips to start preparing for the most generous holiday of all

• Choose a cause that you are interested in supporting. There are tons of great causes out there, and there is sure to be one that hits close to your heart.
• Find out what you can do to support your cause: give a small donation, volunteer at an event, write a nice email. Whatever it may be, you are there to give back, and feel good about doing it!
• Think of the ways you give back already, and how to improve on what you’re currently doing. Sometimes it’s as easy as smiling at a stranger to touch another life.
• Ask your friends and family for support! It’s always more fun to give back when you have a someone along for the ride.

What are your tips? Leave your thoughts in a comment below.

Valentine’s Day Rebooted: Introducing Generosity Day

We love the idea of revamping Valentine’s Day into Generosity Day!

Here are a few quick tips on how you can join in on the giving:

• Leave an extra big tip to your server/taxi driver/barista, etc.
• Make a donation to your favorite cause
• Sign up to volunteer in your community
• Smile at a stranger
• Leave your friends/family a sweet note
• Surprise someone with a big hug

How did you say “YES” and participate in Generosity Day?

Be sure to check out the Generosity Day site to see how others are celebrating Generosity Day.