Guest Post: A Social-Media Experiment Raises Big Money for Small Charity
How one woman’s effort to raise awareness for congenital heart defects on Foursquare exceeded her own lofty expectations — and raised $25,000.
By Peter Panepento
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Help Us Create the Ultimate Nonprofit Bookshelf
What are your favorite books about the nonprofit world? Help us create the ultimate bookshelf for everyone engaged in the nonprofit enterprise by offering your submissions.
By Peter Panepento
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A Word Cloud of Popular Charity Blogs
What are some of the most popular blogs about and for the nonprofit world? Here’s a look at what online fund-raising experts say.
By Peter Panepento
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Match Wits With Hollywood — And Win Money for Your Favorite Cause
Match wits with Hollywood — and win money for your favorite cause
By Peter Panepento
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Discussing ‘The Philanthropist’
We’re live blogging the premiere of the new NBC series The Philanthropist. Chronicle editors and reporters are providing commentary about the debut — and we’ll be giving viewers the opportunity to offer their own opinions and reactions to the show during the premiere. Discussing ‘The Philanthropist’
By Peter Panepento
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Fannie Mae Walkathon Raises Less Than Previous Event
The embattled mortgage giant Fannie Mae is touting some good news: Its annual walkathon for the homeless raised $5.6-million in 2008. However, the economic crisis appears to have taken a toll on fund raising. The 2007 walkathon raised more than $7-million. The annual event, which takes place in…
By Peter Panepento
Contributor
What’s on the Mind of Your Donors? Join Our Online Discussion Tomorrow
As the economy continues to struggle, many fund raisers are becoming more aggressive in their efforts to seek gifts from donors. But for donors, many of whom are already facing tough choices about how to best direct their charitable contributions, the influx of appeals can be paralyzing. The often…
By Peter Panepento
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What’s on the Mind of Your Donors? Join Our Online Discussion Tomorrow
What’s on the mind of your donors?
By Peter Panepento
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Ask Your Donors for Advice — and Donations Will Follow
Why asking donors for advice is a smart idea
By Peter Panepento
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The Less Visible — but Powerful — Fund-Raising Losses Caused by the Recession
Unexpected losses start adding up for some charities
By Peter Panepento
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