Giving Tuesday Growth Slows Sharply for Large Nonprofits, Study Says
A Blackbaud analysis found that smaller and midsize groups have been seeing bigger gains.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Clinton Foundation Has Raised $11 Million in Speaking Fees From Nonprofits
Since 2001, the Clinton Foundation has taken in as much as $11.7 million for speeches by Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton at smaller nonprofits, according to Politico.
Charities Make the Most of Recovering Economy: Case Studies
Four nonprofits found creative ways to persuade donors to give more.
By Eden Stiffman and Holly Hall
How to Budget for Fundraising Growth
Extensive research has shown that budgeting more for administrative costs in the development office results in substantially greater contributions.
$2.35 Million Charity Bid Wins Annual Lunch With Buffett
Chinese video-game developer Dalian Zeus Entertainment won Warren Buffett’s annual charity auction Friday, buying a steakhouse meal with the billionaire investor and philanthropist for $2.35 million that will go to San Francisco’s Glide Foundation, Bloomberg reports.
Creating a Budget That Helps Increase Contributions
Donations to one health center soared after an experienced fundraiser created budgets for fundraising revenue and expenses.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
New Charity Will Honor Beau Biden’s Efforts to Protect Children From Abuse
The nonprofit will raise money to help both groups and individuals, reports The News Journal, of Delaware. As the state’s attorney general, Mr. Biden, who died Saturday, formed a committee to focus on catching and prosecuting child sex offenders.
Opinion: Philanthropy Should Do More to Improve Quality of Life as People Age
An article in The Wall Street Journal says only 2 percent of foundation money goes toward issues resulting from longer lifespans and suggests ways to attract more money and attention to keeping older people active and involved.
British Charity Draws Fire for Ad Invoking Ice-Bucket Challenge
The Motor Neurone Disease Association, which saw donations skyrocket as a result of the ice-bucket challenge, is drawing criticism for a new advertising campaign linking the neural condition and last summer’s charity craze, reports The Independent.
Mich. Court Upholds State Limits on Charity Poker Games
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday in favor of state regulators seeking to impose new restrictions on charity gambling fundraising events known as “millionaires parties,” reports the Detroit Free Press.
Supermodel Charity’s Award for Clinton Came With $500,000 Gift
Bill Clinton agreed to accept an award at from celebrity model Petra Nemcova’s school-building charity, the Happy Hearts Fund, last year after the organization agreed to make the contribution to the Clinton Foundation, according to The New York Times.
Karen Brooks Hopkins Stages a Success Story
An arts leader reflects on helping to raise the Brooklyn Academy of Music from “scrappy start-up” to a red-hot cultural center through passionate fundraising.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
First U.S. Red Nose Day Raises $21 Million
Donations lagged far behind the most recent British event, which brought in about $122 million for charities fighting child poverty.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Britain’s Red Nose Day Charity Special to Premiere in U.S.
The three-hour telethon will feature comedy, musical performances, and donation appeals to support nonprofits that fight child poverty.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Robin Hood Gala Side Events Aim to Bring in Next-Gen Donors
The Robin Hood Foundation benefit, the country’s biggest annual charity fundraiser, expanded this year with two satellite parties targeting younger patrons, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Big Gifts Push Robin Hood Gala Take Past $100 Million
With two $25 million donors setting the pace, Tuesday night’s Robin Hood Foundation benefit raised $101 million for anti-poverty and education programs, a new high for Wall Street’s biggest annual philanthropic event, Bloomberg writes.