Our guest blogger today is Sarah Spoto, one of our interns here at Luxe Life. Sarah has a passion for giving back, as she started a non-profit organization on her own. Here she shares some non-traditional ways to give.
In this economy, the demand for the charitable work of non-profits is higher than it ever has been, but donations are also falling. We all seem to be faced with a choice of donating and then feeling the financial strain of our gift or choosing not to give and feeling the strain on our conscience. Volunteering your time can be a valuable—and relatively cost-free—gift to give in these times, but what are some other unique ways to give back?
Chose to give a little when you make a purchase- eBay made this easy when they partnered with the non-profit organization MissionFish.org. With MissionFish, you can donate as little as a dollar or as much as you’d like whenever you make a purchase on eBay. The financial donation choice is yours and is made easy and safe through eBay and MissionFish’s partnership. Non-profits that have experienced success with MissionFish include GoodWill, the American Red Cross, and Angel Acres Horse Haven.
Donate a percentage of your sales- Here at Luxe Life, our Sell to Give Program can help you apply MissionFish when you consign your items with us too. Simply chose the non-profit and the percentage of sales you want donated, and when your item is sold, Luxe Life and MissionFish will ensure that the donation is collected and delivered directly to the organization you chose. As an added bonus, we offer reduced commission fees on donated items.
Donate your unused items- The growing number of unused, unworn items lying around your home and closet could provide a great opportunity to support a charitable organization. Luxe Life offers services to donate in your name any unsold items to the non-profit of your choice. Donating your unwanted items won’t cost you, and thanks to Luxe Life’s giving back program, it’s easier then ever - We offer transportation of the items to any organization in Chicago and will provide you with a receipt for tax purposes afterward. For more information about Luxe Life’s giving program, please visit our Non-Profit Services page.
With these easy and unique ways to give back, you can feel good about your donations without feeling bad about your checkbook.
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