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Are Donors on Your Gratitude List?

Posted November 24, 2009 by Wendy McGrady.

With Thanksgiving upon us, it seems appropriate to talk about the importance of thanking donors.

Who Makes Planned Gifts?

Posted November 18, 2009 by Wendy McGrady.

A client recently noted that since they didn’t have any wealthy constituents, planned giving probably wouldn’t work for their nonprofit.

News About Charitable Giving

Posted November 16, 2009 by Nancy Chapman.

Just a quick note about some articles you might find helpful at these links:

The Overworked, Underpaid Fundraiser

Posted November 10, 2009 by Nancy Chapman.

It’s ironic that as the country prepares to celebrate National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 15 (the local event is Nov. 12), CNN recently added “fundraiser” to its list of the “Top 15 Stressful Jobs That Pay Badly.”

The Latest on Foundation Grantmaking

Posted November 06, 2009 by Keith Curtis.

A new report just released by the Foundation Center says that in 2010, foundation giving will drop more than was predicted earlier this year. Half of 583 grantmakers surveyed said they will keep their giving steady at 2009’s reduced levels. Of the rest, 26 percent expect to decrease their giving, 17 percent will increase it, and 7 percent were unsure.

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