The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Celebrities Are Not a Big Draw for Donors

By Holly Hall

Many charities seek out ways to get celebrities to promote their cause. But a new poll suggests that few donors pick charities based on celebrity involvement.

Commissioned by Cone, a Boston company that helps charities and corporations conduct marketing projects, the survey of 1,022 adults found that 15 percent of Americans said they would be influenced...

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