Become a charity gift ambassador and help us impact the world. Other ways to let people know about CharityChoice and

www. mycharitableweddings.com

• Tweet about it
• Write a blog post
• Post to Facebook
• Tell a friend – Share, share share

Don’t forget to tell us you did and we’ll highlight you on our social network.

Many thanks in advance!

” If you build your wedding and marriage based upon charity you will find a love you never thought possible” Tweet by: @jpuopolo:

We’ve been listening and something really cool is happening as couples prepare to tie the knot, charity. Traditionally weddings focus on the couple, which is natural, but a new trend has couples focusing on using their moment in the spotlight to promote causes.

CharityChoice answers the demand with a special wedding portal. www.mycharitablewedding.com
Charity Registry – functions just lik a regular registry.

Couples can use our online wizard to create their own personalized webpage, customized with their favorite charities, buy bridal shower and party favors as a special honor for guests, or give an elegant customized certificate as a charitable presentation to the wedding party.

Guests can easily see a list of charities, make a donation and leave a special message or utilize an ecard to announce their gift.

If the couple has not set up a registry purchasing Charity gift cards is a wonderful meaningful way to honor their new beginning and the choice of charities will be completely theirs.

Do you know couples that are asking for gifts to be made to charity in honor of their wedding? Please share your story and help inspire others.

You can leave your comments here or join our Facebook Fan Page and leave them there. www.facebook.com/charitychoice

Gen Y Driven by good! Recent findings by researchers from Mintel International estimates the spending power of 14-24 year olds to be 1.2 trillion 35 top CEOs and senior marketers were surveyed about marketing to Gen Y and what drives them to make specific purchases.

So what were the results?

1. 1. Meaningful Marketing (Cause Marketing)

(inspiring Stats)

Today’s youth are extremely “cause” conscious. Nearly two-thirds of the respondents said that it’s important to tie marketing campaigns aimed at them to social movements, such as the environment or education or other cause-related initiatives that could affect social change.

2. Social Media

The survey also revealed that social media has become integral to marketing efforts Almost half reported that they believed online and social media will be the “most impactful media in connecting with Generation Y over the next two years.” Another 34 percent said mobile would be the most impactful.

A generation thats standing ready to do a lot of good and all we have to do is give them the opportunity. One of the goals at CharityChoice is to make it easy to incorporate good into corporate culture as well as  your personal social good footprint. By empowering individuals with the opportunity to choose the charities that they feel are important to them.  By offering one of the CharityChoice options like a gift card, ecard or rewards program you can give your customers the power to donate designated funds to the charities of their choice or a customized list created by your company.  The added element of putting the charity choice in the hands of the customers creates a more personalized experience, which is interactive and memorable.  Customers and clients are impressed, how do we know? They’ve told us. People are touched by such a meaningful gift. Charitychoice anda great social media campaign can create a winning strategy and help change the world one gift at a time.

Read more on:  “Striving to Reach the Youth Market” at Adweek

Need help choosing the CharityChoice tools that are right for your company?Contact us at businessolutions@charity-choice.org

Join our social media campaign and become an ambassador for good www.facebook.com/charitychoice

Day 90 of the Gulf Oil Spill:

Many organizations are dedicated to providing relief and aid to families, fishermen, wildlife and the environment affected by this worst oil spill in US history. This environmental disaster is impacting tourism and all those dependent upon the Gulf of Mexico for their livelihood. The devastating economic and environmental effect is felt throughout the region. You can help direct funds to those that are in need.

CharityChoice now has a category focused on organizations assisting in the recovery from the many ramifications of the oil spill. In addition we’ve added some specially designed cards that can help you raise awareness of the situation.

You can “Help Bring Back the Blue” by making your next gift a charity gift.

• Whippet Rescue and Placement
• Unlimited Blessings Community Outreach Services
• Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck
• Child Study Center
• CoachArt
• Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) for Evanston Animal Shelter
• Grameen America
• Homes for Our Troops
• Max’s House
• One Brick
• Partners In Health
• Telamon Corporation

How?

Charity Gift Cards from CharityChoice –

You can give them just like you would any commercial gift card. But these cards turn your gift-giving into philanthropy and they are 100% tax deductible.  They come in different designs and you can send a physical card or an electronic card.

Any occasion offers a great opportunity to give back to your favorite charities.  Birthday, business, holiday, sympathy, wedding – a unique gift idea!

Get listed and Gift gifted and your non-profit can start raising funds with an easy to use platform ready to go today.

Questions?

Tweet us: @charitychoice

Email: mati@charity-choice.org

Facebook: http://bit.ly/aUyOPz

The article discusses a campaign called the The Giving Pledge started by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Their goal is to get billionaires to donate at least half of their wealth to charity. Their inspiration? Us!

We are inspired by the example set by millions of Americans who give generously (and often at great personal sacrifice) to make the world a better place. – Giving Pledge FAQ

…the bulk of money raised by charities today comes from non-billionaires giving $5, $10 or $50 at a time, Palmer said.

In 2009, American philanthropies received a total of about $300 billion in donations, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Did you read the article?  Thoughts?

According to those surveyed about their career needs, and knowledge and perceptions of CSR, socially conscious initiatives seem to have a considerable impact on their attitude toward their organization.

An interesting Press Release on a study conducted by the Simmons School of Management in Boston.

Female employees are more likely to be motivated and remain at companies they perceive contribute to society.

Read the complete release.

Let’s here it from the ladies out there, what do you think?

Dan’s articles on business and technology appear in many publications, including the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Wired, where he is a contributing editor. He has provided analysis of business trends on CNN, CNBC, ABC, NPR, and other networks in the U.S. and abroad. He also lectures to corporations, associations, and universities around the world on economic transformation and the new workplace.

Dan held his last real job in the White House, where he served from 1995 to 1997 as chief speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore. He also worked as an aide to U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich and in other positions in politics and government.

His books include: A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future charts the rise of right-brain thinking in modern economies, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need, Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself.

His latest book is Drive, published by Canongate Books in January 2010.

This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.

We’ve been conditioned to think that the best way to motivate ourselves and others is either through fear of punishment or through external rewards such as money and fame.  Dan expose this common mistake and describe how people and corporations can embrace his innovative approach to the science of motivation.

Money can be a powerful motivator, but as studies performed by universities around the country (and this video) explain, rewarding people financially only works to a point. Beyond that, you need autonomy and purpose.

onecoolsitebloggingtips.com, Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us, May 2010

What do you think?  What motivates you?

Piggy, a paralyzed pit bull mix provides comfort to hospitalized children with similar disabilities. You can read about it here

Submit your meaningful moments to digitalday@charity-choice.org and receive a $10 CharityChoice Ecard

Send us your meaningful pictures, video (under 2 minutes) or audio piece and if we select yours  to highlight we’re happy to send you a $10 CharityChoice sponsored  gift card to donate to 3 charities of your choice listed on our website. (Only one submission will be selected for the coming week)

Meaningful Matters….. Let’s hear about them and share the moments and opportunities to have more