Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Date: March 29, 2009

This article discusses the tactics used by charities that are seeing an increase in donations despite the economic conditions, such as proving to donors what their money will do.

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Source: Philanthropy Journal
Author: Ret Boney
Date: January 15, 2009

This article discusses ways to help nonprofits secure grants during tough economic times, such as by demonstrating impact and results in a meaningful way and by making their case to funders with data to back it up.

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Source: Planned Giving Design Center
Author: Sean Stannard-Stockton
Date: December 11, 2008

This article discusses the trend of Baby Boomers "giving while living" and its implications on wealth managers who may or may not be up to the task.

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Source: Bank of America
Author: PR Newswire
Date: November 24, 2008

This article discusses Bank of America's philanthropy survey findings, including wealthy donors citing the loss of emotional connection as a leading reason for discontinuing to give to charities.

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Source: Forbes.com
Author: Raymond Fisman
Date: October 8, 2008

This article discusses how philanthropists should give strategically (now more than ever in this economic meltdown) and reward organizations that are focused on outcomes and impact.

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Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Author: Holly Hall
Date: September 11, 2008

This article discusses a study from the University of Pennsylvania about what matters most to wealthy donors, many of whom said they're willing to support operating costs.

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Source: The Hudson Institute, Center for Global Prosperity

This index discusses the trends of philanthropy worldwide and details the sources and magnitude of private giving to the developing world.

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Source: Philanthropy Journal
Date: July 25, 2008

This article discusses new trends in corporate philanthropy, such as strategic giving efforts and elevated stakeholder expectations.

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Source: Philanthropy Journal
Date: July 22, 2008

This article discusses how to increase donor retention rates by keeping donors engaged.

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Source: Financial Times
Author: Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon
Date: July 12, 2008

This article discusses how to achieve impact in a slowing economy and the three types of philanthropic leverage: programmatic, communication and relationships.

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Source: Investment News
Author: Charles Parkert
Date: June 30, 2008

This article discusses how the newly affluent deal with their wealth very differently from previous generations. Troy Stremler, CEO of Newdea, is quoted at the end of the article regarding the newly affluent's approach to philanthropy.

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Source: Financial Times
Author: Sean Stannard-Stockton
Date: June 28, 2008

This article discusses the differences between nonprofit and for-profit business practices and how to make a smart investment.

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Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Author: Noelle Barton
Date: May 2, 2008

This article discusses the continual rise in grant making despite current economic turmoil.

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Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Author: Elizabeth Schwinn
Date: March 24, 2008

This article discusses how an increasing number of donors want to make donations online, but some nonprofits are hesitant to change.

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Source: NY Times Magazine
Author: David Leonhardt
Date: March 9, 2008

This article discusses matching gift programs, high net-worth donor giving behavior and what drives donors to give.

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Source: Contribute Magazine
Author: Tracie McMillan
Date: December 2007

This article discusses how nonprofits are losing supporters and money due to donors' perception of fundraising.

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Source: NY Times
Author: Alan Krauss
Date: November 12, 2007

This article discusses the explosive growth of online social giving networks (due to a new wave of technology) that are uniting the philanthropy industry.

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