How about it? a credit card that helps your charity go even further. For those of you unaware of Kiva, it is organization that allows users to finance entrepreneurs in developing countries with small loans. People just like you and I can sign up through their website and support a butcher looking to open his/her own shop, or a designer looking to sell his or her clothes to their community.

Here is the back story: Credit card issuer Advanta entered into a partnership with Kiva. The initiative is called KivaB4BProject and Advanta will match the loans made by business card holders with up to 200 US$ per card. Card holders simply select a business owner to sponsor through Kiva and make a grant using their Advanta Business Card. Advanta matches that grant, dollar for dollar, and Kiva distributes the total resulting funds.

If you are a business owner, I urge you to at least give this card a try. I think it would be a great way to instill philanthropic initiatives; give the Kiva B2B Card to managers and employees that have expense reporting, and be satisfied with a shared contribution.

For more information please visit their site here.

Best wishes,

Taylor