NPR and ProPublica Reject Red Cross Demand for Corrections to News Reports
The media organizations stand by their reports that the international relief organization misled donors about how hurricane relief funds were spent, among other allegations.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Business Leaders Move Quickly to Send Thousands of Kids to See ‘Selma’ Free
A “pop-up philanthropy” effort flourished in New York City and beyond, with successful African-Americans eager to share the story of the civil-rights struggle.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Nonprofits Push Boundaries for Valentine’s Day
Some pitches are sophisticated and sweet; others may raise eyebrows, including a museum’s risqué use of handcuffs and a cancer campaign featuring a heavy dose of nudity.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Last Year’s Giving: Good, but Studies Differ on How Good
College giving rose 11 percent, while estimates suggest overall giving rose 2 percent to 9 percent.
By Rebecca Koenig
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PayPal Says Year-End Giving Increased 50 Percent
The payment processing company funneled $212-million to nonprofits during the 2014 year-end giving season, with a big boost from mobile.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Donation Revenue Jumped 2 Percent in 2014, Survey Finds
Online gifts climbed nearly 9 percent, making this the third consecutive year of growth for Internet and overall contributions, Blackbaud reports.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Video-Game Marathon Raises $1.5-Million for Cancer Group
Games Done Quick, an event where participants try to complete their favorite games as fast as possible, has drawn donor and corporate support to the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Chicago Museum Uses a Mirror Maze to Make Math Fun for Children
The museum also uses interactive pieces and artifacts like sheep antlers and a honeycomb to teach kids about patterns and other math concepts.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Mobile Donations a Low Priority at Many Nonprofits, Survey Suggests
Executives cite minimal efforts to measure results, according to information released by GiveCentral, an online-donation platform.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Sen. Grassley Asks Red Cross to Explain Its Finances
The lawmaker is concerned about news-media reports saying its claim that 91 cents of every dollar goes to charity is wrong.
By Rebecca Koenig
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