The 400 charities that raise the most in America have yet to make up for drops in the recession, a new Chronicle tally finds. Even so, some groups defied the odds, such as Rotary International's drive to fight polio in poor countries
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The 2011 Philanthropy 400
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Bad Economy Hobbles Biggest Charities
While the 400 biggest charities increased donations by a median of nearly 5 percent, that figure masks the real picture for most nonprofits, The Chronicle's annual...
Ideas That Work
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Matching Donors’ Interests to Appeals
Adding a personal touch and paying attention to doors' preferences for certain programs help lift giving.
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Groups Take Innovative Steps to Attract Young Donors
Nonprofits are trying to make giving affordable and mobilize campaigns that mix social concern and fun.
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Reaching Out to Minorities Pays Big Dividends
Some charities have found a successful strategy in seeking groups of supporters who are nothing like their traditional donors.
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Charities Draw Donors Closer to Mission
Nonprofits take donors behind the scenes so they can see how their dollars are put to work.
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Why Some Charities Fared Better in the Recession
The 400 biggest nonprofits lost a collective $6-billion in the downturn.
Coping in the Downturn
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Affordable Endowments Appeal to Donors
United Way Worldwide is offering affluent people a relatively low-cost way to ensure the charity gets a big gift every year.
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Don’t Give Up on Donors Who Can't Give
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Charities Trim Spending on Fund-Raising Events
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Making Mission Central to a Fund-Raising Event
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Loan Programs Offer New Type of Support
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Volunteers Help a College Stay in Touch With Donors
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Browse The Chronicle's database of charities that have raised the most money in private support below:
How the Survey is Compiled
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Forecast for Fund Raising in 2011
Most groups on the Philanthropy 400 expect an increase in giving in 2011. See what charities are projecting, whether gains or losses, and the percentage change from last...
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Charities That Raised at Least Half of Donations in Products and Services
Many organizations on the Philanthropy 400 get most of their private support through in-kind donations.
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Support Garnered by Each Cause
A breakdown of The Chronicle's Philanthropy 400 list, by cause.
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New to This Year's List
Organizations that have earned a spot on the 2011 Philanthropy 400 by raising more than $43-million in 2010.
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Off the List
Organizations that appeared on the Philanthropy 400 list in 2010 but not in 2011.
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Lists From the Philanthropy 400
The five largest charities in a number of categories, as well as the year's largest increases and decreases in rank.
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Mapping the 2011 Philanthropy 400
Where the 400 charities that raised the most money in 2010 are located.
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