Giving Surveys Offer Dim Forecast for Holiday Season
As the crucial year-end fund-raising season opens, many donors are not in a giving mood, according to several new studies.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Wikipedia Puts New Fund-Raising Model to the Test
The foundation that raises money for the popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia used hundreds of volunteers to plan this year’s holiday campaign, whose goal is twice as big as last year’s.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Study Explores Charitable Habits of Entrepreneurs
A new study shows entrepreneurs give more of their profits to charity than do corporations.
By Holly Hall
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Religious Groups Fared Better Than Other Charities in Recession
Donations to religious groups were essentially flat last year, a new study finds.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Election Results Unlikely to Dampen Year-End Giving, Experts Say
Congress’s view of taxes could be a major influence on donors’ decision making as the year-end giving push gets into high gear.
By Holly Hall
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Poor Economy Drives Up Fund-Raising Costs for Hospitals
With donations on the decline, groups are spending more money to raise money, according to a new study.
By Holly Hall
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An Exercise in Seeking Donations
Two nonprofit leaders are trying to raise money and visibility, especially among young donors, by getting involved in strenuous physical challenges.
By Holly Hall
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University Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Fund-Raising Milestone
One student’s idea for how to save Duquesne University is the reason it continues to operate today, and it’s now reminding people that some of the lessons from the rescue campaign can pay off today.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Research on Potential Donors Sparks Lawsuit
A lawsuit by a fund raiser who was fired puts the spotlight on questions about the ethics of collecting certain types of background information on donors.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Mail Spurs Online Giving, Says Study
A new study says direct-mail appeals may help spur online giving (Tech)
By Holly Hall
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