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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As they approach or enjoy their retirement years, many from this generation are actively involved in philanthropy, making valuable contributions to charitable causes. Religious institutions, universities, and healthcare charities tend to receive substantial contributions from this generation. organizations** 11.8%

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University Launches New Foundation Relations and Philanthropy Site

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University Launches New Foundation Relations and Philanthropy Site : University Launches New Foundation Relations and Philanthropy Site February 6, 2012 — The University of Virginia Office of Development and Public Affairs has launched a new website designed to support University faculty researchers and development administrators motivated to seek (..)

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Giving USA Releases Report on 2011 Philanthropy

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The Giving USA Foundation and its research partner, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University , has released Giving USA 2012: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the year 2011. Below are some key findings and information from the 57th annual report. in 2011 from 2010 to $298.42 billion in contributions (0.9%

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28 Must-Read Fundraising and Social Media Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Published by Georgetown University. 2012 State of Social Media Use in Australian Nonprofits :: Download. Published by Philanthropy Age. Published by Blackbaud. 2014 Next Generation of American Giving :: Download. Published by Blackbaud. 2014 Nonprofit Storytelling Report :: Download. 2014 Key Facts on U.S.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

to report on Tech for Good trends and also to find out how things are going in one of the most challenging areas of philanthropy: providing much needed help and support to people in the Muslim world. The Challenge of Philanthropy to the Muslim World. Dara recommends a 2012 PBS Frontline documentary on their work. Dara Westling.

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Great reads from around the web on January 24th

Amy Sample Ward

You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012. ." 2011 NTEN Champions Fundraising Campaign by the Numbers | NTEN – "The funny thing about being the Nonprofit Technology Network is that it can be really hard to practice what we preach.

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New Study: Donations Grow at Slow Pace

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At this rate, philanthropic giving would not recover until 2022, said Patrick Rooney, Executive Director of the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, which coordinates the Giving USA study. Tips to Raise More Money in 2012. The study also shows how much charities are still struggling to raise money in a bad economy.

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