Whether you’re offering up your time, your money or your expertise to a cause or nonprofit, the benefits of making that gift have far-reaching effects. Financial donations can leave a lasting impact on essential programs and services, while the act of giving itself provides the donor with a feeling of fulfillment and purpose (and can even benefit their bottom line). Volunteering, meanwhile, not only helps those in need, but builds empathy and compassion. In our fast-paced world, these acts of kindness can make a real difference in someone’s day or life and remind us of our shared humanity.

By giving, we not only improve the lives of others—we enrich our own, creating a ripple effect that can transform the world.