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Opening Eyes with the 100 People Lesson: Exploring Accessibility Barriers and Solutions
Looking for a classroom activity that blends empathy, reflection, and action? The 100 People Lesson gives middle and high school students a fresh lens on global accessibility challenges—and their role in creating solutions.
Boardroom Basics: Teaching Youth How Nonprofits Are Led
Discover how to help students step into the boardroom and explore what it means to lead a nonprofit. Our latest resource introduces a lesson plan that brings governance to life through discussion, role-play, and reflection
Unlocking Student Potential: The ‘How Do You Lead?’ Self-Assessment
Help your students see themselves as leaders. Explore our How Do You Lead? activity, a classroom-ready tool that sparks discussion, builds empathy, and equips youth to lead with purpose. Download the printable self-assessment in the full article.
Inspiring Future Changemakers: A Lesson on Nonprofit Careers
Nonprofit careers aren’t just jobs—they’re opportunities to change the world. This lesson helps students discover their strengths, explore nonprofit roles, and reflect on how their future careers can make an impact.
Teaching Resilience and Service: A Lesson Plan on Roger Grein’s Story
Discover how the inspiring story of Roger Grein, Founder of Magnified Giving, is helping students learn resilience, perseverance, and the joy of giving. This classroom lesson plan uses the documentary Roger Grein: An Empowering Philanthropist and a printable worksheet to guide youth through meaningful reflection and discussion.
Teaching Generosity: A Classroom Activity on Time, Talent, and Treasure
Looking for a simple way to teach generosity? This activity helps students understand time, talent, and treasure as tools they already have to make a difference.
How Educators Spark Lifelong Giving
Behind every young changemaker is an educator who showed them how. See how teachers and school leaders are sparking a lifelong passion for giving — and how you can too.
How Everyday Habits Can Fuel Big Change
What if making a difference was as simple as your next grocery run? From shopping mission-driven brands to supporting local businesses that give back, discover easy ways to build generosity into your daily life—no big commitment required.
How to Give Your Time, Talent, and Treasure Effectively in Times of Crisis
When disaster strikes, whether it is the wildfires in California, the recent tragedy in New Orleans, or another crisis hitting communities worldwide, it is easy to feel helpless. But the truth is, you have more power to make a difference than you think. Whether it is through your time, talent, or treasure, there are ways to give that actually help those in need. Here is how you can show up when it counts.
Why Are 5Ks the Go-To Fundraiser for Charities?
If you’ve ever signed up for a charity event, chances are you’ve come across a 5K run/walk. They’re everywhere! But have you ever wondered why 5Ks have become the go-to option for raising money and awareness for important causes? Let’s lace up and take a jog through the history, popularity, and impact of 5K fundraisers, and how you can get involved with our own Magnify Your Run/Walk this year!
The Future of Giving: 5 Philanthropy Trends to Watch in 2025
Philanthropy is evolving faster than ever, with technology, youth leadership, and sustainability reshaping the way we give. Explore the key trends driving the future of generosity in 2025 and how you can be part of this transformative movement!
5 Networking Strategies for Young Philanthropists
In the ever-changing world of philanthropy, building and maintaining meaningful connections is essential for amplifying your impact and fostering collaboration. Whether you're an alumnus of Magnified Giving’s Youth Philanthropy Program or a young philanthropist, developing a strong network can open doors to new opportunities, resources, and partnerships. In this article, we’ll explore effective strategies to help you expand your network and enhance your contributions to the causes you care about!
Crafting Compassion: 5 DIY Philanthropy Projects for the Holidays
The holiday season is not just about gifts; it's also about spreading warmth and joy. This year, let's bring the festive spirit with acts of kindness that make a difference. Here are some DIY philanthropy projects that turn the holidays into a season of giving back.
Unlock the Power of Giving: Your Guide to a Meaningful Impact on Giving Tuesday
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Giving Tuesday, November 28th, is a remarkable occasion to channel your generosity and create a lasting effect in the world. At Magnified Giving, we believe that philanthropy is not just an action; it's a way of life. Here, we offer you a comprehensive guide on five powerful ways to magnify your impact, on Giving Tuesday and well into the future.
Supporting Education: How Magnified Giving Alumni Make an Impact
As September rolls in and a new school year begins, Magnified Giving alumni are once again presented with an opportunity to positively impact the wonderful field of education. Check out this list of specific ways you can support education in your community this school year!
Embrace the Summer Spirit: Amplifying Community Involvement
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, summer brings with it a unique opportunity to engage with our communities, uplift those in need, and make a lasting impact. At Magnified Giving, we believe in harnessing the power of volunteerism, philanthropy, and compassionate actions to create a positive impact. Join us in embracing the spirit of summer community involvement!
How to Use Social Media for Good
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, with billions of people using it to connect with others, share their thoughts and ideas, and stay informed about the world around them. While there are certainly negative aspects of social media, here are six ways to use social media as a tool for good in the world around us!
5 Ways to Use $5.00 to Make Someone’s Day
When it comes to making someone’s day, it’s often the small things that make the biggest difference. Even with just $5, you can do something kind and thoughtful that will brighten someone’s day and spread a little bit of joy. Here are some ways to make someone's day just a little bit better for just $5 dollars or less!
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities
So you’ve decided you want to use your time and talent to serve your community through volunteerism - that’s great! But how do you make connections and find specific opportunities to volunteer? We’ve got you covered with tips and suggestions if you feel stuck and want to start volunteering!
Four Ways To Set Yourself Up For Success in a Nonprofit Career
Working for a nonprofit organization is just one of many paths that you can choose for your career. Nonprofit work is often meaningful and fulfilling, and a career in the nonprofit world allows you to devote yourself to a group of individuals or a cause that you care about. But how do you get started and pursue a career in the nonprofit sector? Here are four ways to gain experience and prepare to enter the nonprofit world!

