The donors proposed the gift of private stock on Dec. 29 and wanted to complete it by year-end (to take the tax deduction for the charitable gift in 1999), but the charity's approval process for stock gifts couldn't work that fast.

FORBES: They Want Your Founder's Stock

If the kids see the process from beginning through to taking these valuable gifts to a shelter they witness the value and the benefit to both the individuals in need, and their part in the process.

FORBES: Connect

And physical objects need physical benefits: Paul Trowe, whose Leisure Suit Larry revival was successfully Kickstarted, is only one of many kickstartees who have told me how they tried to make as many gifts virtual as possible, to limit the ratio of funds that went straight back into the process of rewarding users.

FORBES: Kickstarting Over - Good Night Lamp's Kick-Smart Response