Donating or raising funds and resources for nonprofits & other non-governmental organizations that engage in work that contributes to the public good.
- Plan a creative fundraising event for an organization you want to support that also educates attendees about the issue being addressed.
- Work with a local organization to help support a crowd-funding campaign.
- Support charities, nonprofits, and philanthropies you care about through informed giving with GreatNonprofits, CharityNavigator or the Philanthropic Initiative on Racial Equity.
- Use social media platforms and other public-facing outlets to raise awareness of philanthropy efforts being spearheaded by other individuals or organizations.
- Participate in the U-M Development Summer Internship Program to gain skills and experience in fundraising.
- Organizations need more than just money. Find out the needs and collect donations (clothes, food, etc.) for an organization you want to support.
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