Donating to charity not only benefits the cause itself, but it can also be deeply rewarding for you too.
Millions of people give to charity on a regular basis to support causes they believe in, as well as for the positive effect it has on their own lives.
So why is giving to charity so gratifying? We’ve taken a closer look at five reasons to donate to your charities of choice.
Donating to charity makes you feel awesome
Donating to charity is a major mood-booster. The knowledge that you’re helping others is hugely empowering and, in turn, can make you feel happier and more fulfilled.
Research has identified a link between making a donation to charity and increased activity in the area of the brain that registers pleasure.
This proves that as the old adage goes, it really is far better to give than to receive.
It strengthens personal values
Having the power to improve the lives of others is, to many people, a privilege, and one that comes with its own sense of obligation.
Acting on these powerful feelings of responsibility is a great way to reinforce our own personal values and feel like we’re living in a way that is true to our own ethical beliefs.
Creates a great impact
Many people are concerned that their donations to charity may be reduced by tax or administrative costs, preventing the full amount from reaching the people or causes they really want to help.
Thankfully there are ways to make the most of every donation to charity. Contact us about this.
Kids learn the importance of generosity
Sharing the experience of donating to charity with your children shows them from a young age that they can make positive changes in the world.
Children naturally love to help others. That's why nurturing their innate generosity is likely to mean that they grow up with a greater appreciation of what they have, and will carry on supporting charity in years to come.
Starting a tradition of donating to charity with your children is easy.
Try creating a family donation box that everyone can add to and nominate a family charity each year. This way you can also involve the children in choosing which causes to support.
Donating to Charity is contagious!
Your donations can inspire your friends and family to give to causes important to them. This could even bring about a family-wide effort to back a charity or charities that have special significance to you as a group.
Family giving creates a bond, helping to bolster relationships through a shared goal and raising more money than could otherwise be possible through individual donations.
Chances are, many of your family members are already giving to charity, so working together could help you to make even more of a positive impact.
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