Ebola Outbreak a New Case Study for Global Disaster Fundraising
See examples of how international aid groups approached the subject in their year-end mailings.
By Megan O’Neil
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3 Takeaways From the Gates Annual Letter
Bill and Melinda Gates are now trying to enlist every citizen in philanthropy, not just fellow billionaires.
By Megan O’Neil
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Obama Emphasizes Tax Plan in State of the Union Speech
The president’s proposal would encourage gifts to charities.
By Megan O’Neil
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Presbyterian Church Pulls Ads Skewered as Racist and Demeaning
Some church leaders say internal warnings about the ads, which were intended to be edgy and humorous, were ignored.
By Megan O’Neil
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Fundraising Teams at Ore. and Ohio State Face Off Amid National Championship Buzz
As football teams of the University of Oregon and Ohio State University rumbled on the field in the championship game Monday night, the universities were also waging a fundraising challenge.
By Megan O’Neil
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At ALS Association, Fundraising Success Begets Fundraising Success
Amid the $115-million glow of the ice-bucket challenge, the nonprofit’s 2014 walk revenue climbs 45 percent, while the number of December gifts spikes 357 percent.
By Megan O’Neil
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Colorado Symphony Enjoys 1-Year Fundraising High
Four marijuana-friendly events generated $250,000 for the Denver-based performing-arts organization, but few nonprofits are following suit.
By Megan O’Neil
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Americans’ Engagement With Organizations Wanes, Report Says
Latest survey results support trend of declining volunteerism and growing loss of trust in public institutions.
By Megan O’Neil
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New Veterans Study Touted as National Model
University of Southern California researchers acquire data at local level to better identify specific communities’ needs.
By Megan O’Neil
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Founder of DC Central Kitchen Has New City to Feed: Los Angeles
Robert Egger, who grabbed the spotlight in the nation’s capital with innovative approaches to feeding the hungry, is set to open L.A. Kitchen.
By Megan O’Neil
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