Your group might also find helpful information on the Volunteer Match and Charity Navigator websites listed here. Find more information on giving circles at:

http://www.givingforum.org/givingcircles/

DONATE FREQUENT FLYER MILES

     MILE DONOR “is a non-profit effort that facilitates the donation of miles, points and awards for personal and charitable use worldwide.” They list many charities to which you can donate miles, points, and awards. They are not a charity themselves – are there simply to help you find the right charity.

http://miledonor.com/

EBAY’S GIVING WORKS

     eBAY says, “How would you like to support the causes most important to you – while giving a boost to your business at the same time? With eBay Giving Works, you can do just that. When you create a listing with eBay Giving Works, you have the opportunity to donate as little as 10% and as much as 100% of an item's final sale price to your favorite nonprofit organization. Strengthen your brand, attract new bidders, and increase customer loyalty, all while making a difference.”

http://givingworks.ebay.com/

DONORS CHOOSE

     U.S. schools with many children in poverty often cannot afford the learning aids their teachers need. On the DONORS CHOOSE website, teachers describe the classroom materials they need, and YOU choose which teacher and children you want to help.

http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html