Innovative Jewish Groups in D.C. Make a Pitch to Broaden Support
Nonprofits extend outreach to local philanthropies to help attract new donors and volunteers.
By Holly Hall
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Starlight Enhances ‘Wish List’ Program with Online Gift Certificates
Recipients can search for pediatric facilities by location, name, or medical specialty and provide a wide range of help for sick children.
By Holly Hall
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Unicef Gets Matching Help in Year-End Appeal for Unrestricted Gifts
The organization is touting the benefits of giving cash that can be tapped quickly when a crisis erupts.
By Holly Hall
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Studies Detail How Operating Costs and Grim Statistics Affect Donor Behavior
Donors were more likely to give if they knew all administrative costs were already covered and if an appeal asked them only to support one person, without data about others who were suffering.
By Holly Hall
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Nonprofit CEOs Say Board Members Need to Be Better Fundraisers
More trustees give to the organizations they serve, according to a BoardSource study, but only 43 percent are comfortable asking others to donate.
By Holly Hall
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Giving to Fidelity Charitable Soars by More Than 50% in 9 Months
Grants from Fidelity account holders have grown by 27 percent from January to September, signaling what could be healthy year-end giving.
By Holly Hall
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People who give to America’s biggest charities want candor, connection to a cause, and respect.
By Holly Hall
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Shaking Up the Ranks of America’s Big Charities
The nearly 11-percent gain in giving to the 400 most successful fundraising organizations came in large part because of a surge in donations from the wealthy.
By Holly Hall
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Charities Seek to Attract More Boomers as They Mull Retirement Plans
Donor-advised funds and community foundations see a surge in donations, especially from people in their 50s and 60s.
By Holly Hall
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U. of Rochester Booster Endows a Top Fundraising Position
Two longtime donors have given $1.5-million to supplement the salary of the institution’s chief advancement officer.
By Holly Hall
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