A Nonprofit Founder Seeks to Build on Oscar Buzz
A short film called “Inocente,” which is up for an Academy Award, features a homeless 15-year-old and the charity that helped her through trying times by giving her a chance to make art.
By Raymund Flandez
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4 Steps Livestrong Took to Cope With Founder’s Scandal
Keeping donors informed inspired loyalty, and the executives’ willingness to act quickly helped the group weather the crisis.
By Raymund Flandez
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Giving Will Barely Rise in 2013, Report Predicts
Environmental groups saw biggest increase in fundraising last year, while education and social services also had strong giving results.
By Raymund Flandez
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Fundraisers Find Success With Simple Appeals, Wild Ideas, and Offbeat Campaigns
Taking risks and testing ideas helped fuel year-end giving at many charities.
By Raymund Flandez
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Charities Use Mobile Apps to Attract Year-End Donors
Few charities expect the tools to raise much now but hope that they will recruit younger, tech-savvy donors to become loyal supporters.
By Raymund Flandez
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‘5 Weeks of Giving’ Campaign Reaches Out to Donors Every Day
A Volunteers of America affiliate is offering a special reason to make a donation or volunteer on each day of the week.
By Raymund Flandez
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Facebook Games Raise $360,000 for Toys for Tots
Charity hopes to top $700,000 in donations by the time its drive on the social network ends December 31.
By Raymund Flandez
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“Ugly Sweater” Campaign Draws Funds for Cancer Research
A charity has raised $64,000 so far by exploiting a tacky holiday tradition.
By Raymund Flandez
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Celebrity Voice Recordings Earn Charity $100,000
Autism Speaks raised twice as much as expected through the year-end appeal.
By Raymund Flandez
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Online Giving Streak Continues With 13% Rise Last Week
Growth in donations is nevertheless slower than during previous two weeks, according to Network for Good data.
By Raymund Flandez
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