Fundraising
Same-Sex Couples Get New Attention From Fundraisers
As more states legalize gay marriage, nonprofits see a source of new money — but some donors say they have been put off by a lack of sensitivity by some charities.
How Peer Pressure Affects Giving
GlobalGiving enlisted behavioral economists to figure out how to encourage people to give more and found that the best technique was to show that lots of other people were also increasing their contributions. 
This Week's New Grants
Photo by Carrie Schneider
Among the 60 new grants posted this week: $2.2-million from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to the New England Foundation for the Arts. See the full list.
Announcements of grants can be sent to grants.editor@philanthropy.com.
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News
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Half of Americans Say Giving Is Best Part of Wealth
Young people are much more likely to rank giving highly than older Americans, according to a study of people with at least $3-million in assets.
- Fundraisers' Pay Jumped 8% Last Year, the Most in 6 Years
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Donors Await Boy Scouts Decision on Gay Ban
- Charities Step Up Security for Events After Boston Bombings
- Most Charities Forecast Rise in Donations in 2013
Ideas & Advice
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Fastest-Growing Athletic Fundraisers Focus on Loyal Donors
Charities learn that creating meaningful ways for athletes to connect with a cause and enlisting retailers to boost giving can increase revenue.
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Raising Money From Gay Couples: Advice From the Experts
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Temp Fundraisers Can Ease the Strain of High Turnover
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Charities Deal With a Stream of Challenges From Angry Donors
- Donor-Advised-Fund Tool Sends Gifts Directly to Charities
Fundraising Fundamentals Podcast
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Why Nonprofits Should Rethink Their E-Mail Campaigns
With the growth of smartphone use, messages need to be more concise and attention-grabbing and should include multimedia, says an expert.
