From Bono's RED to Starbucks Jumpstart, this has certainly been the season for big brands openly and loudly getting involved in "giving back."

Last-minute holiday shopping? Consider Presents for Purpose, where every gift benefits a cause.

The good news is that you don't have to spend money to donate money. GoodSearch is a creative new way to to give back while doing everyday activities.

And if you manage a non-profit, check out Google Grants.

theONswitch has some exciting things planned for the new year, but in the spirit of this issue, we're holding off on tooting our own horn until 2007. (You can wait 30 days, can't you?)

Baby Boomers in the U.S. are on track to donate a total of $100 billion to charity this year (a 25% increase over 2005), according to the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund.

For some simple ways busy business people can "give back," just click to theONblog. Every click means $1 to charity. Every RSS feed subscription means $2

The owners of Metro92 sponsored a Hudson River trip for Yonkers kids through Beczak. They also donated all their holiday gifts to a local charity (selected by the employees).

Tayste hosted a "Pajama Party" this month for 25 disadvantaged kids in conjunction with the Pajama Program.

PFX donated prom dresses and accessories to Operation Fairy Dust.

Everything Summer bought their holiday cards this year from Tomorrow's Children's Fund . A portion of all proceeds goes towards research and treatment for kids with cancer.

M Group, an accounting and consulting firm in White Plains, contributed time and money to more than ten community, local and national non-profits throughout 2006.

Searching for something to do that has social value? Check out this national calendar of benefits.

Or consider attending courses on fundraising and philanthropy.

Want to give, but not sure where to start? Here's a great "Charity Navigator."

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy, healthy holiday and spectactular 2007...full of prosperity FOR ALL!