Charitable Donations Fell by Nearly 6% in 2008, the Sharpest Drop in 53 Years
Charitable donations fell by nearly 6% in 2008, study finds
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Donors in ‘Giving Circles’ Contribute More and Act More Strategically, Study Finds
Donors who participate in giving circles — in which individuals pool their money and decide collectively how to distribute it — give more than other donors, give more strategically, and give to a greater number of organizations, according to the results of a new study. The study was based on…
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Women Take the Lead in Making Philanthropic Decisions, Study Finds
Women are taking an increasingly prominent role in determining their household’s charitable giving, with high-income women in particular more likely to seek financial advice and use sophisticated methods when making donations, according to a new study sponsored by Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. An…
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Every year, Disabled American Veterans sends out millions of envelopes containing address labels and memo pads in an effort to nudge would-be supporters into sending in small checks. For years such appeals have raised about 85 percent of the organization’s $107-million yearly revenue. But like many…
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Women Take the Lead in Couples’ Charitable-Giving Decisions
Women take the lead in couples’ charitable-giving decisions
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Donors in ‘Giving Circles’ Donate More Than Other People, Study Finds
Donors in ‘giving circles’ donate more than other people, survey finds
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Retailer Lets Facebook Fans Distribute $3-Million
Retailer lets Facebook members allot $3-million to good causes
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Twitter Competition to Raise $1-Million for Charity
Twitter competition seeks to raise $1-million for charity
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Animal Charity Ponders Ways to Make the Most of Text Messages in Seeking Gifts
As the recession continues, charities are stepping up their efforts to test solicitations and figure out which ones work best before spending money and time on ineffective ones. Geoff Handy, vice president of media and online communications at the Humane Society of the United States, in Washington,…
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