Impact of a Spike in Year-End Gifts Remains Unclear
More than half of charities increased giving last year, a new Chronicle study finds, but nearly as many said donations declined or were flat.
By Raymund Flandez
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Oxfam America Spurs Holiday Gifts With ‘Cheeky’ Campaign
Fruitcake, ugly sweaters, and the actress Scarlett Johansson star in the global charity’s holiday drive.
By Raymund Flandez
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Half of Charities Say Holiday Giving Season Has Been Happy
A Chronicle poll finds that many charities are raising more in November and December than they did a year ago, and one in five say giving is growing by more than 20 percent.
By Raymund Flandez
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Holiday Drive Honors Good Deeds, With a Social-Media Twist
The Case Foundation is asking the public to photograph charity work, to help win money for favorite causes.
By Raymund Flandez
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Charity Creates 250 Videos to Thank Donors
On its fifth anniversary, Charity: Water produced customized acknowledgments of supporters’ help.
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Parking Violators Pay Fines With Toys for Charity Drive
Boston’s effort to collect gifts for needy children has inspired similar programs in other cities.
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Families International Chief Follows a Mentor
New executive regards the group’s late director, Peter Goldberg, as an important mentor.
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A Top Fund Raiser’s Next Goal: $1-Billion
An 11-year drive led by Claudia Looney that brought in $1.03-billion was the most successful capital campaign ever by an independent children’s hospital in North America.
By Raymund Flandez
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University Thanks Big Donors With a Rap Video
An Ohio institution celebrates its new sports center with a production featuring its biggest supporters.
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How to Make Great Thank-You Videos
Be concise and tell donors what their gifts means to your charity, suggests a fund-raising expert.
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