What to Consider Before Raising Money at a Checkout Counter
Find a company that serves a demographic that is similar your charity’s, be sure the employees understand your mission, and other important advice.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Charities Woo Donors With Creative Valentine’s Day Appeals
Although Valentine’s Day has little fundraising history, some charities are making the most of a holiday with heart.
By Timothy Sandoval
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Watchdog Flags Check Scam Targeting Charities
BBB Wise Giving Alliance warns nonprofits to steer clear of emails from a ‘donor’ in London.
By Timothy Sandoval
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Broncos vs. Panthers: Scoring the Generosity Bowl
How do the contenders stack up when it comes to charity? Peyton Manning has a long track record of giving, but Cam Newton and residents of Charlotte, N.C., where the team is based, have scored points as well.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Ad Campaigns Put the Y and YWCA Head to Head
The charities unintentionally started similar public-awareness drives simultaneously. Experts differ on whether they will give each other a boost or confuse the public.
By Timothy Sandoval
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Gifts Will Rise 2.6% This Year, Study Projects
Atlas of Giving expects charitable giving to hit $489.8 billion in 2016, with stock-market turmoil restraining stronger growth.
By Timothy Sandoval
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Growth in Rate of Giving Slows, Report Says
Charitable donations grew for the fourth year in a row in 2015 despite the slowdown; online giving is still relatively small but growing fast, according to Blackbaud.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Charity Navigator Adds Wounded Warrior Project to ‘Watchlist’
The move comes after reports criticized the veterans group’s spending and management practices.
By Timothy Sandoval
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Experts Urge Wounded Warrior to Address Criticism Directly, and Fast
The veterans charity faces a communications crisis even if it has done nothing wrong, and it needs to do more to head off irreparable harm, nonprofit experts say.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
With More People Involved in Fundraising, Giving Rose at Year’s End
Charities that broadened responsibility for fundraising by creating a “culture of philanthropy” were more likely to see strong fundraising gains. Having a capital campaign helped, too.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor