A Little Bit More: Donate Your BirthdayThoughts from Hannah, who will be donating her birthday to Kiva this year.![]() Image courtesy momtourage.net We've been brainstorming small ways we can contribute to the greater good, despite the worsening economy. I was reminded recently that nonprofit social media maven Beth Kanter celebrated her 51st birthday last year by asking her online network to donate $10 each to the Sharing Foundation. It's such a simple idea. In fact, once I started looking, I saw lots of evidence (here, and here, and over here, for starters) that people have caught on to this easy and effective strategy for leveraging personal and professional networks for a good cause. So, why not? When your next birthday rolls around, consider asking your friends and family to make a donation to your favorite organization instead of presents. It's great for kids' birthday parties, too. Check out these resources for turning a child's birthday into a learning experience from Children for Children and ECHOage. ---- Previous entries in our A Little Bit More series: February 17: Asking One Another: What Can We Do Now? February 19: Use the Internet to Stretch Your Organization's Dollar February 23: Support the Arts During the Economic Downturn |