Charitable Giving
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Rise in Donors to Charities for the Destitute Looks Temporary
By Michael S. FischerDespite accelerated giving, charities that strive to meet basic needs of the most down-and-out Americans are struggling to remain viable as demand for services accelerates, according to a new study.
April 25, 2012
Caught in the Club-Sandwich GenerationThe number of seniors caught between a rock and a hard place parents who need care and children who need money is growing.
April 20, 2012
$50 Now or $500 Later? Most Americans Would WaitAmericans indicate they are at least interested in saving more, a poll conducted by the financial literacy website TheMint.org found.
April 19, 2012
LinkedIn Group Aids Advisors With Charity PlanningFidelity Charitable on Tuesday introduced a LinkedIn group as a resource for professional advisors involved in charitable planning.
April 18, 2012
Chinese Surprised by U.S. Charities’ Lack of State ControlA Chinese delegation on a recent East Coast tour to learn about the U.S. nonprofit sectors couldnt believe that government controls of these entities were so loose.
April 13, 2012
Donors Beware: Social Security Numbers Exposed by CharitiesNearly a fifth of nonprofits between 2001 and 2006 published social security numbers on their tax returns, which are open to the public.
April 10, 2012
U.S. Charities Saw Increased Contributions in 2011Last year, for the first time since 2007, more than half of nonprofits experienced an increase in charitable receipts, according to a new report by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative.
April 05, 2012
Most Affluent Investors Give Less Than $2,500 a Year to Charity: SurveyTwo-thirds of affluent U.S. households typically donate less than $2,500 in cash each year to one or more charitable groups, according to survey results released by Phoenix Marketing International.