Annual Guide to Giving

Making a difference: Katie Simon (left) founder of Minga, has raised $40,000 to stop child sex trafficking. 11/24/08 Some start their own charities, tapping the Web to fund worthy causes.
11/24/08 Those who volunteer learn that it provides multiple payoffs.
11/24/08 With money tight, more Americans draw from donor-advised funds built in past years.
11/24/08 Accountability means treating a gift as an investment to ensure a quality return.
11/24/08 Download this chart to learn about the percentage of each organization's income spent on programs, the salary of top officials, and watchdog agency ratings.
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