How to make money on the side as you begin a new charity.
Don’t be afraid to supplement gaps in your experience with the expertise of others.
By Cassie J. Moore
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Can I ask the organization I volunteer for to cover my commuting expenses?
If the organization is unwilling to reimburse you for transportation costs, you can still take them as a tax deduction.
By Cassie J. Moore
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Moving from volunteer work to a paid position
Q. I’m a full-time volunteer for a youth organization. I love my work, but I cannot continue to do it without at least some reimbursement for transportation and administrative costs, which I am currently paying out of pocket all the money raised by the organization goes for its program costs. Is it…
By Cassie J. Moore
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Donations for Earthquake Aid Hit $30-Million
American relief organizations helping victims of the South Asia earthquake have raised more than $30-million, a figure that fund raisers say falls short of their needs. However, charity officials say the donations represent an encouraging response when put into the context of the many other…
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Donations to the biggest charities increased by 11.6% last yearDonations to America’s biggest charities grew by 11.6 percent last year, according to The Chronicle’s 15th annual survey of the 400 charities that raise the most money in the United States. And 2005 has already ALSO SEE: DATABASE: The…
How The Chronicle Compiled Its Annual Philanthropy 400 Rankings
The Chronicle’s 15th annual Philanthropy 400 uses financial data gathered from nonprofit ALSO SEE:DATABASE: The Philanthropy 400Special Report: The Philanthropy 400 organizations to determine which charities raised the most from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Cash and donations of art,…
Motivating Young Fund Raisers: Tips for Managers
Older managers often find it challenging to figure out what will motivate young people. Following are suggestions from fund raisers who have succeeded in working with younger colleagues: Keep things professional. Cynthia Butler, senior director of development and alumni ALSO SEE:Wanted: a Little…
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Millennial fundraisers find age poses a challenge in dealings with co-workers and donors.
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Pay Raises for Charity Leaders Keep Pace With Inflation
Government’s scrutiny of nonprofit compensation is cited as key reason for stagnant wages, in the Chronicle’s survey of big organizationsLeaders of the nation’s largest nonprofit groups received pay increases that kept up with inflation last year -- but ALSO SEE: DATABASE: Executive Compensation…
How The Chronicle Compiled Its Annual Philanthropy 400 Rankings
The Chronicle‘s 15th annual Philanthropy 400 uses financial data gathered from nonprofit organizations to determine which charities raised the most from individuals, ALSO SEE:DATABASE: Executive Compensation SurveyPay Raises for Charity Leaders Keep Pace With Inflation foundations, and…