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	<title>One Back</title>
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	<description>Finding ways to Give One Back</description>
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		<title>Idol Gives Back Raises over $45 Million</title>
		<description><![CDATA[American Idol&#8217;s fundraising efforts have raised over $45 million dollars just in the past week for April of 2010.  That&#8217;s an impressive amount of money and hopefully will go far to help those in need.  You can still donate to Idol Gives Back and make a difference!  From the site:
&#8220;Idol Gives Back, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2010/04/27/idol-gives-back-raises-over-45-million/</link>
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		<title>Philanthropy is About People</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
Helping People is the Key!
Philanthropy is about people. Make sure that you have defined the specific people to be helped by your project.
People want to help other people. It is as simple as that. Nobody wants to contribute to a poorly framed project that says “Let’s save the world’s poor.” What does it mean? Who [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2010/04/18/philanthropy-is-about-people/</link>
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		<title>What is Philanthropy?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
In this generation, when business rules the day, it’s refreshing to witness the (re)emergence of fundamental philanthropy.
What is fundamental philanthropy?
Simply put, philanthropy is any altruistic activity performed for the purpose of creating good or improving the quality of life. Fundamental philanthropy is then described as ‘basic’ or ‘natural’ philanthropy. This type of philanthropy involves using [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2010/04/05/what-is-philanthropy/</link>
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		<title>Advantages of Charitable Trusts to Businesses</title>
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Businesses can gain immensely from charitable trusts, though these trusts are nonprofit organizations that are set up for the benefit of some other party. That is the reason why most businesses are setting up charitable trusts for themselves. It is not too difficult to set up a charitable trust either. A minimum amount of $100,000 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2010/04/04/advantages-of-charitable-trusts-to-businesses/</link>
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		<title>Haiti Relief Efforts Continue</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After such a devastating earthquake in Haiti in early January 2010, the recovery is still proceeding at a very slow pace.  The sheer numbers of displaced people has compounded the challenges, and they need all the help they can get.  
One of the more helpful sites for finding the right organization to donate to is Charity [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2010/04/04/haiti-relief-efforts-continue/</link>
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		<title>Philanthropy is Hot Trend Among Tech Entrepreneurs</title>
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When Bill Gates recently announced that billionaires should give away the bulk of their fortunes, it made headlines around the world. While the Microsoft founder is among the world&#8217;s wealthiest individuals and perhaps the leading philanthropist of his time, he is just one of many entrepreneurs who have amassed great fortunes in the technology sector [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2009/11/18/philanthropy-is-hot-trend-among-tech-entrepreneurs/</link>
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		<title>Charity Navigator; Looking at the Financial Health of Charities in America</title>
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There are a number of different charities across the world and some of these are legitimate. To help donors find the legitimate charities services like Charity Navigator can help. This organization is a non profit independent evaluator of charities in America. 
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The stated goal of this organization is to advance a more efficient and responsive [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2009/09/28/charity-navigator-looking-at-the-financial-health-of-charities-in-america/</link>
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		<title>A Rising Tide?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What a difference a few months make!  We&#8217;ve been too long away from writing, and the past year has presented many challenges.  But when all looked so dark and gloomy just six months ago, things are starting to look better once again.
Businesses and charities are not &#8220;out of the woods&#8221; yet by a long shot, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2009/09/09/a-rising-tide/</link>
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		<title>Charities are Challenged During Recession</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The new year has unfolded with many of the same questions as last year&#8230; with the central question perhaps, &#8220;When are we going to get a handle on this financial crisis?&#8221;
It&#8217;s certainly affecting business and employment at all levels, and in many communities it&#8217;s also affecting charitable causes. Yet at least on a larger scale,  charities seem to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2009/02/09/charities-are-challenged-during-recession/</link>
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		<title>Who Gives More Doesn&#8217;t Matter&#8230; Just Give!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We don&#8217;t normally question the motives or charitable giving of others.Â  The fact that people willingly give of their wealth, their time and other resources is something we are proud of, and thankful for.Â  But if you ever wondered aboutÂ how people give, or who gives more of their money in the U.S., that&#8217;s a question [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oneback.com/2008/12/21/who-gives-more-doesnt-matter-just-give/</link>
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