The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Recession strategy: Ask donors to give monthly

Some charities are trying to persuade donors who tend to give once or twice a year to make monthly donations. They urge donors to let the organization automatically bill their credit card for a specific amount or authorize a bank withdrawal every month.

World Vision and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as well as many other charities,...

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