In broad terms, generosity is a great characteristic that assumes ten degrees, as listed below: 1. Generosity by means of sacrificing one’s life, which is the highest degree. 2. Generosity through one ...

Generosity not only feels good—to the giver and receiver—it has a host of other benefits for children, including promoting healthy friendships. But what makes kids generous, and can we as parents help ...

This is the latest article in Catchafire‘s Generosity Series, a multi-month celebration and investigation of bold generosity with the goal of understanding its causes, its benefits, and how to inspire ...

This is where giving matters. A single act of support can help someone begin a course of study, stay enrolled, finish a course, or graduate with the confidence that they can build a better future for ...

Humans can be remarkably generous. Americans gave a record $390 billion to charitable organizations in 2016 through a combination of individual giving and philanthropy from estates, corporations, and ...

Generosity is often framed as a moral virtue or a social good. But research increasingly shows it is also a powerful mental ...

Agonizing memories of deep embarrassment can’t be good for cardiac health. Merely recalling certain panic-stricken experiences can immediately spike blood pressure, elevate the pulse, and flush the ...

According to evolutionary psychologists at the University of California at Santa Barbara, generosity–acting to help others in the absence of foreseeable gain–emerges naturally from the evolution of ...

How pastors can teach on money with confidence and conviction. Money stands right alongside political strife and racial tension as one of the most challenging and complex realities I address from the ...

Nonprofits hoping to tap into the generosity of their community should approach potential donors differently based on their age, suggests a new report from the GivingTuesday Data Commons. According to ...