Catholic Charities Makes Father’s Day a Fund-Raising Celebration
Catholic Charities raises money with e-mail Father’s Day cards
By Holly Hall
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As fund raisers try to determine how long the decline in charitable giving will last, they may want to look back at the 1970s, the era of Richard Nixon, disco, and hot pants. The new edition of Giving USA, released last week examined key economic indicators for 2008 — such as stock-market…
By Holly Hall
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Visiting Donors on the Cheap: Travel Tips For Fund Raisers
Visiting donors on the cheap: travel tips
By Holly Hall
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Going Going Gala: Charity Cancels Fancy Event and Still Raises Money
Sometimes cutting back on special events — as many charities have been forced to do by the recession — brings unexpected benefits, even if the organization ends up raising less money. That’s the case with Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, an organization that promotes community-service…
By Holly Hall
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Philanthropist Promises to Give Unlimited Amount in Fund-Raising Challenge
Donor offers to match the biggest gift — no matter how much — to conservation group
By Holly Hall
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New Study Looks at Traits of Donors Who Give the Most
New study looks at traits of donors who give the most
By Holly Hall
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American Fund Raisers Face Challenges Working Overseas
American fund raisers face challenges overseas
By Holly Hall
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Charities Tap the World’s Fast-Growing Economies to Raise Money for Expanding Social Needs
Charities around the world are stepping up their search for private donations, producing a growing need for professional fund raisers with global sensibilities. Many nonprofit groups are now trying to tap into the fast-growing economies of China, India, and elsewhere. Not only are rich people there…
By Holly Hall
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Joanne Donahoe loved her fund-raising job at San Diego State University, but after eight years of working on the annual fund, accompanying trustees on fund-raising calls, and undertaking a range of other duties, she felt a familiar tug. Part of a well-traveled military family, Ms. Donahoe says she…
By Holly Hall
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