Direct Mail Beats Predictions, Study Finds
Direct mail beats predictions, study finds
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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Congress Extends Tax Break for Land-Conservation Gift
Nonprofit organizations have won an extension of a generous tax incentive for donations of land and property that are important for conservation or historic purposes. A two-year extension of the so-called conservation-easement deduction was included in a bill to protect farmers, which became law…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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United Ways Are Encouraged to Narrow Their Giving to Three Key Causes
Many charities across the country are concerned that they could lose out after United Way of America announced this month that it will distribute money primarily to three causes: health, education, and eliminating poverty. The national umbrella organization is urging its 1,293 local United Ways and…
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Growing Opportunity: How Charities Can Tap Donor-Advised Funds
By Elizabeth SchwinnDonor-advised funds have been growing fast and are now worth more than $23-billion, according to a new Chronicle tally. But tapping those accounts for donations can be challenging. Donor-advised funds are like charity checking ALSO SEE:ARTICLE: Growing Concerns and AssetsDATA:…
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Donor-advised funds gain in popularity as economy softens The struggling economy and the possibility of new Congressional regulations pose concerns to organizations ALSO SEE: DATA: Donor-Advised Funds ARTICLE: How The Chronicle’s Annual Survey of Donor-Advised Funds Was Compiled ARTICLE: Growing…
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Congress Extends Tax Break for Land-Conservation Gifts
Congress extends tax break for land-conservation gifts
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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United Way of America Outlines 10-Year Plan
United Way of America outlines 10-year plan
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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Proposal to Improve Disclosure of Fund-Raising Costs Debated
A Congressional proposal that would require charities to disclose how much they spend on fund raising and charitable programs is raising a stir among fund raisers and their representatives. Critics say that the proposal could result in some worthy charities losing money because donors would become…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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Pursuing Operating Support: Tips From Experts
By Elizabeth Schwinn In pursuing operating-support grants, experts say, charities can improve their chances of success ALSO SEE:ARTICLE: Back to BasicsTABLE: Grant Makers That Provide the Most Money in Operating-Support Grants by taking the following actions: Focus on results. To persuade a…
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Back to Basics: Making the Case for Operating Support
More charities are seeking -- and getting -- operating support from foundations
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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