Residents of Politically Divided Counties Give Less to Charity
New research finds higher levels of philanthropy in ideologically homogeneous areas.
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Will Tax Reform Reduce Charitable Giving?
New research predicts the new tax law will reduce charitable giving by 4 percent.
How to Convince the Rich to Donate Money
New research suggests charitable appeals work best when they fit with the donor’s self-concept. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Apple and Others Help Customers Donate to the Red Cross, and Only the Red Cross
Despite yet more evidence of trouble with the Red Cross’ disaster response — this time to floods in Louisiana — Apple, Amazon,…
Another Deluge of Complaints Concerning the Red Cross
Emergency managers in Louisiana turned to the Red Cross when record floods swept the state in March, but…
The Rough Road to Greater Empathy
New research finds contact with a coarse surface can put us in a more charitable frame of mind.
Need for Speedrunning
Gamers have found a way to get a younger generation excited about raising millions for charity. And they don’t even need to put down their controllers.
Where the World’s Health Aid Goes
Mother and child health and HIV/AIDS receive lots of charitable funding, while non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, get far less.
How to Exploit Male Sexual Competitiveness to Raise Money
If a man donates a disproportionate amount of money to an attractive woman, other men will likely follow suit.