A Good Omen for 2011 Fund Raising
Eighteen percent of Americans said they would give more in 2011 than they did in the past year, a sign that many donors are starting to feel better about their financial status.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Fund Raising Barely Grew for Charities Last Fall, New Study Finds
Charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations were essentially flat for the three months ending in November 2010, according to a new analysis of returns at 1,468 nonprofits, and online giving was more sluggish than at any other time in the year.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Charities Make Plans to Increase Prices of Tickets, Dues, and Other Fees
Museums, theaters, zoos, and other organizations have held the line on increases during the downturn, but now they are considering raising admission charges and other fees to produce more revenue.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Online Portal Increased Gifts Last Year by 70%
JustGive, a site that sends donations to charities worldwide, saw an increase in giving, in part from Haiti donations and in part from people who bought gift cards to allow friends and relatives to make charitable contributions.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Charity Sees Donations Spike After Abandoning Direct Mail
An environmental group realized it was sinking too much money into direct-mail appeals to seek new donors, so now it raises all of its money online.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Charities Find Creative Ways to Recruit New Donors in Tough Times
The bad economy has made it tough for charities to find new supporters, but many of them have found innovative solutions.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Online Donations Grew Fast—Especially at Year’s End
In the bad economy, online giving has become one of the few fund-raising techniques that produces big increases.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Year-End Scramble Made More Intense by IRA Break
Congress waited until so late in the year to pass a charity benefit for older Americans that some experts wonder whether it will make much difference.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Fund Raisers Gear Up for Busiest Days
In the crucial last days of the fund-raising year, tell us what steps you are taking to make the most of the giving season.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Year-End Giving Season Is Bountiful for Charities That Rely on the Wealthy
Organizations that help rich people donate money are raising significant sums during the year-end giving season.
By Holly Hall
Contributor