New Chinese Law Would Introduce Tax Breaks for Charities
A proposal under consideration by Chinese authorities could significantly ease regulatory burdens on nonprofit groups, open new avenues for fundraising, and offer tax exemptions to charities and their donors, Reuters reports.
Effort to Identify Ind. Businesses That Serve Everyone Raises $25,000
A technology worker’s pop-up campaign rushes to respond to a state law criticized as anti-gay, and he says the proceeds will go to charity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Walkathons Losing Ground to New Breed of Charity Events
Offbeat events and online stunts are draining the popularity of traditional springtime fundraisers like marches, runs, and bike-athons, NPR reports, citing a recent study by a professional fundraisers’ group.
On April Fools’ Day, an Aid Charity Morphs Into a Deli and Prank Videos Raise Money
A disaster-relief group applies its food-delivery expertise to selling Reuben sandwiches — and other ways charities are having fun today.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Most Charities Exceeded Fundraising Goals Last Year, Study Finds
The annual survey, commissioned by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative, also suggests that nonprofits may be underusing social media and text messaging as tools for raising cash.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Dana-Farber Holds Competition to Spur Fundraising Ideas
Taking a cue from the ubiquitous television reality shows, the cancer institute offers unusual prizes for ideas with growth potential and staying power.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
‘Boobies Rock’ Founder Ordered to Pay $6 Million for Scams
A Colorado man, jailed in January for repeated fraudulent fundraising for breast-cancer charities, was ordered Thursday to pay some $5.9 million in penalties and reimbursements, writes the Denver Business Journal.
March Madness Means Fundraising in Indianapolis and Louisville
The annual Brackets for Good tournament uses competition to inspire charitable donations.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Calif. Solicitors Kept 45% of Donations Raised for Charities
New figures from California’s attorney general show professional fundraisers earned $161.2 million working for nonprofit clients in the state in 2013, 45.5 percent of the contributions they collected, down from 63 percent the previous year, the Orange County Register writes.
How Universities Are Bringing Millennial Alumni Into the Giving Fold
Many colleges are deciding that forging closer connections now is the best bet for the future.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Telemarketers Get Half of What They Raise for N.Y. Charities
A review by New York state’s attorney general found that charities in the state received about 48 percent of money collected on their behalf by professional fundraising firms in 2013, The Post-Standard of Syracuse writes.
“Blue Jeans and Bling” Event Helps Food Bank Connect Supporters With Mission
Lessons learned from a popular gala held in a Baltimore nonprofit’s warehouse lead to new, less formal events.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
A Timeline for Organizing a Black-Tie Fundraising Gala
A checklist of major decisions and tasks for planning formal events, starting a year in advance.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
A Budget Template for a Fundraising Event
New York Cares shared this blank budget spreadsheet for a gala event.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Raising $350-Million for Uncle Sam
The nonprofit Trust for the National Mall has committed to attracting $350-million for the Park Service’s $700-million restoration plan.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
As charity walks and runs lose steam, the head of the Pan-Mass Challenge shares his secrets for success.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor