Amazon Wish Lists Simplify Charities’ Requests for Needed Goods
Nonprofits are increasingly discovering the benefits of the online lists, which allow donors to provide a variety of products that nonprofits need to carry out their work.
By Raymund Flandez
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Shopping Site Helps Children’s Charity Grow
Child’s Play, a Seattle charity, raises tens of thousands dollars by pointing people to the online shopping site.
By Raymund Flandez
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Nature Conservancy Faces Flap Over Fundraising Deal to Promote Swimsuit Issue
Board and staff members of the environmental group are questioning the appropriateness of the charity’s marketing agreement with Sports Illustrated and a tony fashion merchandiser.
By Raymund Flandez
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New Deal Helps Small Charities Use Text Appeals
A charity watchdog and a group that promotes mobile giving are joining forces to screen out potential fraud and open up fundraising solicitations to a wider range of organizations.
By Raymund Flandez
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Video Gamers Raise $150,000 for Cancer in 6-Day Marathon
The event drew younger donors than the nonprofit organization usually attracts, say officials, but raised almost three times as much as last year.
By Raymund Flandez
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Komen vs. Planned Parenthood Fallout Will Make Cancer Group Work Harder, Experts Say
While regaining the trust of donors is likely to be an uphill battle for Komen, fundraisers say Planned Parenthood has an opportunity to benefit from the incident but should proceed carefully.
By Raymund Flandez
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N.Y. Public Television Station TapsMuseum Fundraiser as Development Chief
In a career that most recently included 13 years at the Museum of Modern Art, Lisa Mantone has found that an ability to work successfully with “strong people” is a great asset in nonprofit management.
By Raymund Flandez
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Some Charities Find Text-Pledging Events Can Bring Large Donations
Nonprofits are asking people to text pledges at galas and other events, and finding ways to get large donations, rather than the typical $10 or $25 gifts of the past.
By Raymund Flandez
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Community Foundation Uses Western Flair to Land Large Contribution
The South Dakota Community Foundation uses its knowledge of what two donors cared most about to seek a big estate gift.
By Raymund Flandez
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For Charities Seeking to Boost Their Online Giving, It’s Game On
Giving donors interactive and fun activities has proved a boon to donations, but some experts warn nonprofits to avoid too many gimmicks that distract supporters.
By Raymund Flandez
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