A Social-Service Charity Attracts a New Pool of Well-Heeled Potential Donors
A Catholic Charities affiliate has attracted 150,000 alumni of 200 Catholic colleges to social events where it plugs its work and asks for gifts and volunteers.
By Holly Hall
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Warren and Doris Buffett Offer Giving Advice Online
Doris Buffett, the sister of the financier, is offering grants to people who take a course designed to teach people to make donations wisely.
By Holly Hall
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Operating Support Jumped 83% in 2011
But grant makers didn’t increase their spending on aid to minorities and the vulnerable, the National Committee on Responsive Philanthropy has found.
By Holly Hall
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Half of Americans Say Giving Is Best Part of Wealth
Young people are much more likely to rank giving highly than older Americans, according to a study of people with at least $3-million in assets.
By Holly Hall
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Bird-Watching Program Helps Lift the Spirits of Dementia Patients
The Audubon Society and a nurse have figured out a way to calm Alzheimer’s patients and lift their spirits.
By Holly Hall
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Fundraisers’ Pay Jumped 8% Last Year, Biggest Gain Since Before the Recession
The median salary increased to $71,100, according to a new study by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, though the gap between men’s and women’s pay is still big.
By Holly Hall
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Temporary Fundraisers Can Ease the Strain of Rampant Turnover
Seasoned veterans often can keep donors involved and help chief executives troubleshoot staff problems before a new chief development officer is appointed.
By Holly Hall
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New Grass-Roots Group Puts Pressure on Girl Scouts
A group of Girl Scout employees, volunteers, and alumnae are voicing concern about membership declines and other financial troubles at the organization.
By Holly Hall
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Charities Seek Charisma and Specific Results When Choosing Fundraisers
Candidates may spend two days or more interviewing, in part because nonprofits are looking for people whose personalities fit with donors and colleagues.
By Holly Hall
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Donor-Advised-Fund Tool Sends Gifts Directly to Charities
The widget, which goes on a charity’s donation page, has been in the pilot phase for months but is now available to qualifying charities.
By Holly Hall
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