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Fundraising
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Charitable Giving Could Fall By 4 Percent With Deduction Cap
New research by the American Enterprise Institute found that the proposed cap on the tax deduction for charitable…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
#GivingTuesday’s Growing Reputation Leads to Surge in Donations
The noncommercial alternative to Black Friday involved a much larger number of charitable nonprofits this year, and the…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: It’s Giving Tuesday
Does your organization participate in Giving Tuesday? Also: Tracking discrimination on the web.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Honor Thy Tux: Linux Foundation Membership Drive Is Also for the Birds
In honor of the open source operating system's longtime penguin mascot, the Linux Foundation is taking a conservation-friendly…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Filipino-American Groups Jump Into Action After Typhoon Haiyan
From finding missing loved ones to organizing donation drives to getting supplies to those most in need, associations…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
How Movember Grew from Whim to Fundraising Phenomenon
What started as a joke among friends in Australia a decade ago has grown into an international movement…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: A Lesson in Workplace Bullying From the NFL
The sad reality of workplace bullying. Plus: Ideas for social media fundraising.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Art of Meeting Decor
How to use art to inspire your conference goers with fascinating meeting decor. Plus: Mobilize your fundraising efforts…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: How To Keep Your Non-Dues Revenue Going
Maintaining the steady flow of your non-dues revenue. Also: How to measure your association’s effectiveness.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
What Gives? Study Shows Smaller Nonprofits Struggle to Attract Repeat Donors
Research from the Urban Institute and the Association of Fundraising Professionals suggests small and mid-size organizations are losing…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Foundation Offers Gen Y Donors an Affordable Way to Give
The One Percent Foundation pools small monthly gifts from thousands of them , helping little contributions make a…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Government Shutdown Could Derail Meals on Wheels
The ongoing federal shutdown exacerbates an already-dire situation for Meals on Wheels, say leaders of the program’s national…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Nonprofits That Follow BBB Standard Guide Raise More Money
Charities and nonprofits that follow the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance guidelines could see a boost in…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
What Kids Can Teach Us About Charitable Giving
A new study by the United Nations Foundation found that 88 percent of children donate to charities. What…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
NAACP’s Ben Jealous: An Iconic Leader’s Biggest Successes
Five years after taking the helm of the organization as a relative unknown, Ben Jealous leaves the position…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Could the Future of Fundraising Be Social?
As a fundraising tool, social media may not generate significant direct transactions, but, as some research shows, it…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Should Livestrong Donors Get Their Money Back?
A Livestrong donor says he’s been duped, and now he wants his money back. Are nonprofits obliged to…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Aid National Parks Amid Funding Concerns
As Congress debates future funding for the national parks, several associations have stepped up to assist parks being…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Want to Attract Young Donors? Show Them the Results.
Millennials support causes they’re passionate about, but they expect to see results, according to a new study. Also,…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Jack White Helps Kickstart National Recording Preservation Foundation
For years, the National Recording Preservation Foundation had the framework to begin its mission to save classic music…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Giving USA Report: Philanthropy Is On the Rise… Albeit Slowly
Giving USA’s 2013 recent report on philanthropy shows that while giving its long-term recovery, it’s a ways off…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Mission Is Key in Direct Marketing Group’s New Fundraising Principles
A well-defined mission and transparency are critical elements in new guidelines for nonprofit fundraising.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Helps First President Get His Library
The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, originally founded to help save and preserve the estate of George Washington, worked…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Calls to Action: Don’t Beat Around the Bush
Why your organization should focus on detailed language in its calls to action. Also: How to keep the…
