Timothy Sandoval, Author at Chronicle of Philanthropy

Timothy Sandoval

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Sandoval covered nonprofit fundraising for The Chronicle of Philanthropy. He wrote on a variety of subjects including nonprofits’ reactions to the election of Donald Trump, questionable spending at a major veterans charity, and clever Valentine’s Day appeals.

He previously worked as a researcher for The Baltimore Business Journal and as a Reporter for The Carroll County Times in Westminster, Md., and The Gazette in Prince George’s County, Md. He also interned for The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s sister publication, The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Government and Regulation

Federal Court Says GuideStar Was Within Legal Bounds to Add ‘Hate Group’ Labels

The charity-information site won a major victory Tuesday after the conservative Liberty Counsel accused it of defamation.

By Timothy Sandoval
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Communications

Postal Rates Would Increase for Nonprofits Under Proposal

Charities have until March 1 to comment on the proposed changes.

By Timothy Sandoval
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Technology

PayPal Users Gave $8.5 Billion to Charity in 2017, a 16% Spike Over Last Year

Year-end giving grew sharply, too — the result of a good economy and strong appeals to give online from nonprofits.

By Timothy Sandoval
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Major-Gift Fundraising

Big Fundraising Gains in 2017 Reported by Some Nonprofits

Donor-advised funds, colleges, and other charities say they saw large fundraising spikes in 2017. But social-service groups and others seemed to struggle.

By Timothy Sandoval
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Fundraising

Talking to Donors About the Tax Law and Giving: Advice From the Experts

Provisions that affect giving decisions are probably not the ones everybody has been focused on so it’s smart to ask supporters what will affect them most.

By Timothy Sandoval
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Solutions

Digital Appeals Are on the Rise, but Nonprofits Still Rely on Mail at Year’s End

Personalizing letters, using matching-gift promotions, and integrating print and online appeals are keys for holiday-season fundraising, experts say.

By Timothy Sandoval
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Communications

As Tax Changes Loom, Charities Encourage Donors to Give Now

With the tax overhaul looming, many charities are talking about the possible effects of the measure, including potential changes to giving stocks and other issues of interest to supporters.

By Timothy Sandoval
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Solutions

Dos and Don’ts When Writing Donor Thank-You Letters

Experts share tips for recognizing gifts in ways that will inspire loyalty among supporters.

By Timothy Sandoval
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