Raising Money From Gay Couples: Advice From the Experts
Establish an anti-bias policy for your organization and think hard about how to deal with tax deductions for couples whose marriages aren’t recognized by the federal tax code.
By Raymund Flandez
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As Wedding Bells Ring, Charities Seek Support From Newly Visible Same-Sex Couples
With more states legalizing gay marriage, nonprofits see a source of new money—but some donors say they have been put off by a lack of sensitivity.
By Raymund Flandez
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Fastest-Growing Athletic Fundraisers Focus on Loyal Donors
Charities are finding meaningful ways to connect athletes with a cause and enlisting retailers to boost giving.
By Raymund Flandez
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Charities Step Up Security for Special Events After Boston Bombings
As groups ready events for the coming days and weeks, they are optimistic that donations won’t be hurt, although they may need to spend more on security.
By Raymund Flandez
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70% of Charities Forecast Rise in Donations in 2013
The optimistic outlook comes after charities saw improving results in 2012, with 58 percent reporting increases.
By Raymund Flandez
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Outside Reviews Help Charities Reach More Donors
As the economy improves, more groups are hiring consultants to help them learn new approaches and figure out what competitors are doing better.
By Raymund Flandez
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Peer Pressure Makes Donors Give More Than Planned
GlobalGiving enlisted behavioral economists to figure out how to encourage people to give more and found that the best technique was to show that lots of other people were also increasing their contributions.
By Raymund Flandez
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Mobile Donors Respond to Traditional-Style Appeals on the Radio
An appeal by popular radio personalities was far more successful than a request for donations on a scoreboard during a sports event.
By Raymund Flandez
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Younger Donors Propel Church Fundraising Increases
About 88 percent of congregations with members who were mostly 35 or younger increased donations in 2011.
By Raymund Flandez
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Livestrong Tries to Move Beyond Armstrong Doping Scandal
The charity says some donors have left the organization in the wake of the cycling doping scandal, but others are giving more.
By Raymund Flandez
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