Charitable Giving
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Charities’ 2011 Fundraising Barely Broke Even: Study
By Michael S. FischerIf there were any doubts that charities have had difficulty raising funds in recent years, these should be dispelled by a new report on 2011 fundraising performance by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Urban Institute.
October 09, 2012
Your winning personality (type)How does your personality type differ from your prospects?
October 08, 2012
Top 20 New Mega DonorsWealth-X tags the new crop of elite philanthropists following in the footsteps of Carnegie and Rockefeller.
October 01, 2012
Soros, Foundation Center Document Philanthropic Support for Black MalesOpen Society Foundations and the Foundation Center released a new study on Monday that documents the variety of philanthropic activity in support of black men and boys in the U.S.
September 25, 2012
5 Strategies for Nonprofits to Influence WashingtonThe philanthropic and nonprofit sector is likely to come under close scrutiny in the next Congress through tax reform, in an environment that makes it hard for nonprofits to get their voices heard.
September 24, 2012
The Curious Case of the CFP Board and a Double-Dipping CFPAt issue: Can there really be extenuating circumstances to an advisor double dipping?
September 24, 2012
11 U.S. Donors Join Buffett/Gates ‘Giving Pledge’Eleven more wealthy U.S. families have committed to give half of their wealth to charitable causes, the Giving Pledge announced last week.
September 18, 2012
Nonprofits Aren’t Afraid to Demonstrate Their Effectiveness: StudyThe Center for Effective Philanthropy reported that most nonprofits want more support from funders to assess and improve their impact.