Charitable Giving
Will Tax Reform Reduce Charitable Giving?
New research predicts the new tax law will reduce charitable giving by 4 percent.
How to Exploit Male Sexual Competitiveness to Raise Money
If a man donates a disproportionate amount of money to an attractive woman, other men will likely follow suit.
How to Design an Effective Plea for Donations
Two new studies suggest an image of a single needy child is most effective, so long as you avoid the temptation to go with the most photogenic victims.
Be Happier: Spend More Money on Others
A round-up of recent research finds spending money on others can satisfy basic psychological needs and boost happiness.
Please Give? Sure, So Long as My Guy Wins
New research suggests Americans give more to charity when a member of their political party is in the White House.
Liberal, Conservative, or Charitable: Politics Underpins How We Give
It’s not just super PACs—politics dictate how we donate to everyday charities, too.
Help Black Children? Sure! Teens? Not So Much.
New research finds support for school projects differs according to the race and age of the recipients.
People's Generosity Does Not See All Suffering As Equal
Newly published research finds people give more generously to relief efforts following natural disasters, effectively penalizing the people caught up in man-made catastrophes.
Jewish-Americans Win Alms Race
New research finds Jewish-American families are more likely than those of other faiths to give to charities focusing on basic needs such as food and shelter.