The Change You Wish to See

The Change You Wish to See
By Torie Osborn, AlterNet. Posted December 25, 2004.
Many Americans donate generously. But strategic giving is important: Your contributions are one of the most powerful tools you have for making the world a better place.
Who among us hasn’t wished we could make the world a better place? This time of year, many of us try. In 2003, individual Americans gave away nearly $180 billion. That’s almost five times more than big foundations and corporations gave away last year....