The Professor Charity Case
PrecariCorps wants to draw attention to the plight of adjunct professors. But in the meantime, it's raising money to keep adjuncts well-fed and out of debt.
Browsing Tag
Charity
30 posts
This Isn’t the First Time: Hillary Clinton’s Top Five Clashes Over Secrecy
The latest flap over her private emails as secretary of state is far from the first time she’s been accused of lacking transparency.
We Prefer Merlot With a Hint of Altruism
New research finds consumers like products more if the companies that produced them are perceived as morally good.
Altruism Is Hot
German researchers find singles who spend their free time helping friends or neighbors are more likely to be in a relationship one year later.
How to Convince Men to Help the Poor
New research finds the key to a successful fund-raising campaign is convincing them that their self-interest is aligned with your cause.
The Red Cross Says How It Spent Hurricane Sandy Donations Is a ‘Trade Secret’
The charity is fighting ProPublica's public records request for information on how it raised and spent money after the superstorm.
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.
Flower Power: A Rose by Any Other Name Gets You Bus Fare
New research from France suggests women are more likely to get monetary help from strangers if they’re wearing a flower in their hair.
Should Giving to Charity Be an Inoculation Against Criticism?
With charitable giving and profits so intertwined, the latter can't be ignored when considering the former.
You’re Richer Than You Think
While you might not be part of the one percent, you're probably not giving as much to charity as you could.