Giving Jar Blog

Charity Spotlight: Able Eyes

Sharing skills and places online using interactive virtual tours and video.

Posted on February 5, 2018

Able Eyes uses state of the art virtual tours and video to help people learn about new places and skills. Their high-tech approach for experiencing the world enables people with disabilities and other special needs to explore unfamiliar territory from the safety of their own home. [Read More]

The Impact of Online Giving

A great example of why your nonprofit should add online fundraising to its repertoire.

Posted on January 3, 2018

Now that the year is over, we'd like to share a success story about using online fundraising tools to collect more donations and further pursue your mission. [Read More]

Charity Spotlight: Men Making a Difference

Demonstrating the importance of family and volunteerism in our community.

Posted on June 22, 2017

Men Making a Difference creates positive fatherhood and volunteer opportunities that allow men to improve upon themselves, their family, and their community. These experiences enrich fathers' lives and the lives of young people around them. [Read More]

Charity Spotlight: Leonie's Longing

A community of support for women who have returned to lay life from one of religion.

Posted on April 28, 2017

Leonie's Longing is an online community that aids women who have been in a convent or monastery and have returned to the secular world. By building new relationships and a network of support, Leonie's Longing helps ease the transition to lay life. [Read More]

How To: Enroll in PayPal Giving Fund

Get 100% of every PayPal donation and open up new ways to raise funds online.

Posted on March 17, 2017

PayPal Giving Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that allows registered nonprofits to receive 100% of every donation received through their donation page or one of their partner programs such as eBay for Charity, Humble Bundle, or GoFundMe. [Read More]