Charities Divided on Mentioning Taxes in Year-End Appeals
Now that less than 10 percent of Americans will likely claim charitable deductions, nonprofits are questioning whether they should mention write-offs at all in their mass holiday-season appeals.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
2 Universities Start Research Efforts to Study Diversity and Philanthropy
The new projects at Indiana and Grand Valley State universities seek to provide more research and insights about how charities and foundations can be become more inclusive.
By Timothy Sandoval
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‘Alexa, Make a Donation.’ Digital Assistants Might Be the Next Big Thing in Fundraising.
‘Alexa Donations’ offers people a convenient new tool for donations. How will charities use it?
By Timothy Sandoval
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States Spark Endowment Gifts With Special Tax Incentives
With the federal tax law making it less likely that all but the ultrawealthy will take charity tax breaks, states are showing growing interest in ways to promote donations.
By Timothy Sandoval
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‘Zero Tolerance’ Pledge on Harassment Urged for College and School Fundraisers
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education suggests fundraisers and others should sever ties with donors, alumni, or anyone else involved in misconduct.
By Timothy Sandoval
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What to Do When a Prospective Donor Just Won’t Commit
Supporters sometimes act as though they plan to give big. They express interest in a cause, they attend events, they meet with fundraisers — and then fail to make a large donation. How do fundraisers deal with that?
By Timothy Sandoval
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From Political Fighter to Philanthropy Leader
Evan Feinberg spent years playing hardball politics. Now, with grants from Charles Koch and other conservative donors, he’s running a nonprofit that aims to bring people together to alleviate poverty.
By Timothy Sandoval
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Millennials Get 27 Messages From Nonprofits a Week, Report Says
People 65 and older say they get 15 emails and mail pieces each week, according to a study of 1,000 donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
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Giving Surged to $410 Billion in 2017. Will the Growth Last?
Charitable support increased in dollar terms for the fourth straight year, according to the newly released “Giving USA 2018" report, but there are warning signs ahead in donor trends, tax changes, and trade-war threats.
Large Charities Work to Smooth Midlevel and Big-Gifts Work So Donors Don’t Fall Through Cracks
Donors who give the midlevel range — typically $1,000 to $10,000 — are getting more attention and more staff time, according to a study by Sea Change Strategies.
By Timothy Sandoval
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