Dec 28, 2010 (Talk of the Nation) — The end of the year is the biggest time for charitable donations. People give for a variety of reasons. Some are motivated by religious tradition, personal passion, or to support research on diseases that have affected their lives.
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What Motivates Charitable Donations
Dec 28, 2010 (Talk of the Nation) — The end of the year is the biggest time for charitable donations. People give for a variety of reasons. Some are motivated by religious tradition, personal passion, or to support research on diseases that have affected their lives.Guests
Ted Gup, author of A Secret GiftDiana Aviv, president and CEO of Independent Sector
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