10 Ways to Give Without Costing You a Cent
1. If you like to party... invite your friends to a restaurant for a happy hour and ask the restaurant to donate 10 percent of proceeds.
2. If your friends are tired of being the subject of your photos and videos... most nonprofits need help with their marketing. You can offer to take pictures of them or help them make a five-minute promo video.
3. If you were an English major... proofread a nonprofit's annual report or marketing brochures.
4. If you are proud of your interior decorating... offer to host a nonprofit event at your home.
5. If you speak a foreign language... offer a one-hour lesson as a raffle item or for a nonprofit's fundraising auction.
6. If you want to see what life looks like from a young, fresh perspective... sign up to be a mentor or a child advocate.
7. If you are Internet savvy... nonprofits can use your help with online marketing. Add them to social networking sites, redesign their email newsletter, or help them find a better off-the-shelf content management system.
8. If you like to sweat... raise money by walking/running/snowboarding/dancing at one of the charity events.
9. If you like to try new restaurants... look for "charity nights" at restaurants where proceeds of your meal go towards nonprofits.
10. If you like hanging out with your friends... invite a friend to volunteer with you.
Thanks to Great Non-Profits for this list.