#givingtuesday2017

Katherine Streeter for NPRToday is #GivingTuesday. Here’s a roundup of stories from NPR Goats and Soda and NPR on giving, charity and philanthropy. 

On #GivingTuesday, How To Get The Most Bang For Your Charity Buck

The nonprofit group GiveWell has just published its annual list of charities they can recommend based on hard evidence.

How Kenya Got To Be #3 On A Survey Of Most Generous Nations

In the latest World Giving Index, global giving was down. But there were exceptions — especially in Africa.

Love It Or Hate It, #GivingTuesday Has Become ‘A Thing’

Ho ho ho, you’ve shopped till you’ve dropped a bundle. Now along comes #GivingTuesday. Is this the best way to encourage charity in the holiday season?

A Giving History: Smithsonian Exhibit Showcases Americans’ Charitable Acts

Visitors to the National Museum of American History can see artifacts like the bucket used to launch the ALS ice bucket challenge and how they played a role in charitable giving throughout history.

When You Want To Give, Here’s How To Vet Your Options

What can I do to help disaster victims? How can my donations have the most impact? Philanthropy expert Una Osili answers questions from NPR listeners about charitable giving. 

Image: Katherine Streeter for NPR