Whether you run a small nonprofit, want to volunteer for the first time, or are trying to make your charitable dollars go further, the goal of this blog is simple: give you advice you can actually use. Each article below is a step-by-step walkthrough written by The Word team, drawing on the everyday experience of donors, charities, and local businesses who make giving part of their routine.
The Word is a community giving platform built by The Word. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Lexington, Virginia. We bring donating, volunteering, local businesses that give back, charity events, corporate donation matching, and gamified impact tracking into one place. Start with a guide below.
How to Start a Successful Fundraising Campaign
A step-by-step playbook for setting a goal, telling your story, choosing the right channels, and turning one-time gifts into lasting support.
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities Near You
Where to look, how to choose a cause that fits your schedule and skills, and how to make your time count in your own neighborhood.
The Complete Guide to Corporate Donation Matching
How matching gifts work, how to check if your employer participates, and how to double — sometimes triple — the impact of every donation.
10 Meaningful Ways to Give Back to Your Local Community
Practical, real ways to make a difference close to home — from volunteering and donating to supporting local businesses that give back.
How to Choose a Charity to Donate To
How to verify a charity is legitimate, check how it uses your money, and give with confidence — without getting scammed.
Are Charitable Donations Tax-Deductible? A Simple Guide
What qualifies, itemizing vs. the standard deduction, the receipts to keep, and what isn't deductible.
What Is Cause Marketing? A Small Business Guide
What cause marketing is, why it works, and how a small local business can start giving back authentically.