The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Dwindling Reserves

Declines in new gifts serve as bleak omens for donor-advised funds in 2009

Set aside money during good times, and it will be there to give away at your leisure — including when charities are in greatest need. That has always been one of the top pitches for donor-advised funds, and the deep recession of 2008-9 is providing a tough test...

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