Youth Organizations See Fund-Raising Declines
Organizations that serve youths have been hit hard financially for three years straight, though some charity leaders are hoping for some relief in 2010.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
How Did Giving to Your Group Fare Last Year?
In anticipation of this week’s release of Giving USA, the annual tally of American philanthropy, The Chronicle wants to know how your group is faring.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Slump in Real-Estate Market Hurts British Charities
British charities report that declining property values are cutting into the amount they receive from bequests, mirroring the situation in the United States.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
New Contest Will Award Charities That Excel in Digital Fund Raising
A national competition will give prizes to charities that successfully replace direct mail with electronic appeals.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
The Sexual Politics of Fund Raising
What happens when fund raising and sexual attraction collide?
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Why Charities Aren’t Raising More Money Online
An online-marketing expert tells charities what’s wrong with their Web sites when it comes to seeking online donations.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Slow Real-Estate Market Depresses Bequests
The bad real-estate market is taking a toll on the amount of money many charities receive when donors leave their homes and other property to charitable causes.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Charities Adjust Investments, Take Other Steps to Prevent Losses to Gift Annuities
A survey finds that charities are doing everything from changing the way they invest annuities to raising the minimum required to establish one.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
A Slow Economy and an Estate-Tax Logjam Hamper Drive for Bequests
Bequests and other estate gifts have slowed considerably because of the economy, and the uncertainty over the federal estate tax is making matters worse.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
“Humanitarian Humorists” Add Light Touch to Fund Raising
A professional comedian goes to work to help World Vision find new donors.
By Holly Hall
Contributor