LavishGiving.com combines shopping with philanthropy

Double your philanthropic power at LavishGiving.com, an online shop where you can purchase a gift for a loved one and receive 20% back on purchases of $100 or more to donate to your charity of choice. The site features products from top designers, including home and kitchen items, clothing, accessories and jewelry as well as gifts for children and pets.

LavishGiving.com, started by a Cincinatti boutique owner who was inspired to create a retail experience that gives back after losing her brother and a dear friend to cancer, gives online shoppers an opportunity to purchase gifts and products they would buy anyway and make a substantial donation to a cause that is meaningful to them.

Once you make a purchase the site gives you a seven day grace period (when you can return items for a full refund if necessary). You are then mailed a 'Good Card' loaded with 20% of the amount you purchased that you redeem at LavishGiving.com, where you can give the money to any non-profit registered in the U.S.

The site pays all the transaction and processing fees so 100% of your donation goes directly to your chosen charity.

In the words of LavishGiving.com, "Why wouldn't you?"