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• #Give me money: Donating via social media

  10:26 AM ET Sat, 20 Dec 2014

  Socially conscious start-ups are re-imagining how we interact and donate to charities by using technology and social media.

• What happens when celebrities try to run charities

  12:10 PM ET Fri, 19 Dec 2014

  Many celebrities have charities tied to their fame and bankability. Does it work? Here are highs and lows in recent star-studded giving.

• America's real hunger game: 50 million in crisis

  9:45 AM ET Thu, 18 Dec 2014

  Nearly 1 in 6 Americans go hungry. Most at risk: children and the elderly. Companies are rushing to help during the holidays.

• Buffett now the world's most generous man

  10:14 AM ET Wed, 10 Dec 2014

  Go big or go home seems to be Warren Buffett's mantra when it comes to philanthropy.

• Wall Street raises $26M for charity...in one night

  12:48 PM ET Tue, 9 Dec 2014

  The New York financial community raised more than $26 million for Jewish causes in one of the single largest charity events of the year.

• Want charitable kids? It'll take more than giving

  12:31 PM ET Thu, 4 Dec 2014

  Soup kitchen volunteering is nice, but children also need regular, focused discussions about giving back, and more. Here's what works.

• 8 kids who became big-time philanthropists

  12:39 PM ET Thu, 4 Dec 2014

  Some creative youngsters have raised thousands of dollars for worthy causes—from feeding the hungry to protecting the environment.

• Charitable giving for the average investor

  7:35 AM ET Wed, 3 Dec 2014

  Investors can give appreciated stock to donor-advised funds, getting the full deduction of the market value to avoid capital gains.

• Charity checklist: What to know before you give

  10:06 AM ET Mon, 1 Dec 2014

  About 95 percent of households donate to charities, averaging about $3,000 per household contribution. Sharon Epperson offers tips on how to give wisely.

• Why the US is the most giving to charities

  12:20 PM ET Tue, 18 Nov 2014

  The U.S. has scored the top spot in a new survey of charitable behaviors. How to make sure you're giving effectively this year.

• Ten large charities that support US veterans

  7:01 AM ET Sat, 15 Nov 2014

  Holiday season is a good time to support veterans and their families. Here are the top-rated charities that put your dollars to work.

• Tech leaders put fat wallets to work for good

  3:45 PM ET Sat, 15 Nov 2014

  These idealistic go-getters are cropping up in the U.S., committed to using wealth and innovation know-how to solve serious global ills.

• Can Google find the cure for autism?

  11:12 AM ET Thu, 6 Nov 2014

  To fast-track autism research, Google and scientists are using data analytics to find its roots and possible cures.

• 10 big crowdfunding campaigns making a difference

  5:47 PM ET Mon, 27 Oct 2014

  'Tis the season for charitable giving. Here's a look at popular crowdfunding campaigns that target problems ranging from Ebola to hunger.

• One doctor's race to find a cure for Ebola

  10:48 AM ET Mon, 27 Oct 2014

  In a race to test antibodies that can unlock the mysteries of Ebola, Dr. Erica Saphire is crowdfunding her research to fast-forward efforts.