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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Fund Raising
Sunday, July 5, 2009

Updates

Charitable donations fell by nearly 6% in 2008, study finds

Women take the lead in couples' charitable-giving decisions

Habitat for Humanity receives $100-million pledge

Size of average online gift dropped in 2008

Obama continue to promote limits on charitable deductions

Anonymous giving gains in popularity as the recession deepens

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Elsewhere Online

In the arts: Philadelphia museum names new chief; Broad leads MOCA fund rebound

Auction winner to donate $1.68-million for lunch with Warren Buffett

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Prospecting

Job security declines and stress rises among British fund raisers

Are charities telling the truth about how much they spend on fund raising?

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Government and Politics Watch

Debates erupt over President Obama's social-innovation fund

White House to spotlight innovative nonprofit groups

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Fund-Raising News

Gift Annuities Get Tweaks
The bad economy has caused nonprofit groups to rethink their policies on a popular type of gift.

Fund-Raiser Pay
The median salary in 2008 was $63,500, virtually the same as in the previous year, according to a new study.

Online Giving Slows
Donations made by the Internet continue to grow, a Chronicle study finds, but not nearly as fast as in previous years.

3.3% Drop
Gifts to big charities in 2008 declined a median 3.3 percent, according to a survey just released by the software company Blackbaud.

Appreciation in Peril?
The Chronicle columnist Bob Levey worries that the poor economy could hurt the Smithsonian's ability to raise money for its popular Jazz Appreciation Month project.

Double Team
Two veterans have melded the art and science of soliciting donations to turn Indiana University into a fund-raising powerhouse.

Dispelling Myths
Scholars use research to prove what works in fund raising.

Calling In Donations
New deals make it easier for charities to solicit donations through cellphone text messages.

Giving to Colleges
Donations rose last year but are slowing now, a new study finds.

Christian Charities
Many Christian charities fared well in fund raising last year.

What to Expect
Corporate giving isn't dead, and donors will give more through bequests: what's coming next.

Reasons for Optimism
Donations are smaller, but more people are giving.

Posting an Increase
Postal rates for charities may rise in May under a new proposal.

Photo illustration

Jiffy Lube, a company that is doing well in the recession, has been giving more than $1-million a year to the American Heart Association and plans to increase its donations. Here, employees at an Ames, Iowa servce center show their support for the effort. (Photograph by PRNewsFoto/Jiffy Lube International Inc.)

Seeking Corporate Grants
Fund raisers say corporate giving has gotten more challenging as big businesses like banks and automakers go bankrupt or face sharp losses. But some companies aren't doing badly and they continue to give.


Give and Take

New York pastor resigns due to salary controversy and other concerns

Aid groups spending more money on security, survey finds

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Opinion

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Emotional Appeal
Fund raisers should not forsake moral or moving messages when making the case for support.

An Alternative Tax
How about asking the least-generous among the wealthy to finance a national health-care system?

Raising Money for an Idea
A Washington museum's ambitious plans may woo donors even in these tough time.

Getting Wired
As the economy continues to falter, online campaigns can get real results.

The Power of Pennies
If fund raisers could persuade everyone to donate their spare change, the results could be powerful, writes Chronicle columnist Bob Levey.

Why 'Social Capital' Matters
It's just as important to recruit supporters as it is to raise money, especially in tough times.

A Fruitless Quest
A charity that provides jobs to troubled people faces troubles of its own as it seeks money from foundations.

The One That Got Away
Every fund raiser has at least one horror story about a big gift that evaporated.

An Idea Worth Trying
United Way's effort to transform itself for a new era could lead to productive new programs across the country.

Election-Year Fever
Fund raising is getting harder for advocacy groups as the White House campaign heats up — but now is when such organizations need to be beefing up their operations.

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From the Archives

Editors' Picks

Taking It to the Streets
Old-school canvassing brings new donors to charities.

The Vanishing Donor
How charities alienate donors -- and woo them back.

Wanted: a Little Respect
Twentysomething fund raisers find age poses a challenge in dealings with co-workers and donors.

The Basics

Highest Bidder
From glitzy to garage-sale, online auctions net big returns for many charities.

Recovering Together
How museums turned a tragedy into a strong partnership.

Fending for Themselves
A legal-services charity requires its program leaders to raise money.

Guide to Grants

More than $219-million, from the July 2 issue.

Online Discussions

Read the transcript of our recent discussion about corporate giving during the recession.

More discussions

America's Top Donors

Use our new database to search for gifts of $1-million or more made this year and find out who is giving the most.

Chronicle Surveys

Philanthropy 50
See the Americans who donated the most to charity in 2008.

Online fund raising
See how organizations are faring in their online appeals.

Corporate giving
Examine giving patterns by the largest companies in the United States.

More surveys

Capital Campaigns

Updates on campaigns for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs.

Planned Gifts

Interest rates for planned gifts, issued by the Internal Revenue Service.

New Books

Summaries of publications on fund raising, philanthropy, and managing nonprofit organizations.

Philanthropy Careers

More than 290 positions available with 52 just added.

People

See news about that appointment and other personnel changes in the nonprofit world.

Products & Services

Continuing-Education Guide: Organizations that provide continuing education to nonprofit executives.

Fund-Raising Services Guide: Information from organizations that provide products and services to nonprofit groups.

Technology Guide: Information from organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofit organizations.

Guide to Managing Nonprofits: Information from companies that specialize in advising nonprofit groups.

Employer Profiles: In-depth information provided by nonprofit employers.

Awards

New awards to honor achievements by nonprofit leaders and organizations.

Events

Conferences, workshops, and other meetings about nonprofit organizations and donors.

Also of Interest

FROM THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Capital Idea
A private, nonprofit institution supported largely by city and state grants, the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology hopes to play an important part in revitalizing the economy of Pennsylvania's capital city.

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