Robert Weiner

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2008 Online Giving Trends

Robert Weiner

Blackbaud has released a summary of early results from its analysis of 2008 online giving trends. The average online gift for the organizations studied increased to $248.82 The summary, including thoughts on what worked, is posted at: [link]. They’ve found: Steady growth throughout the year. in December.

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New Survey: America’s Nonprofits in Danger

Robert Weiner

According to the executive summary, Only 12% expect to operate above break-even this year. A summary of the survey is available at [link]. The Nonprofit Finance Fund just published a survey on how the economic downturn is affecting nonprofits’ current and long-term finances. Their conclusions are scary.

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Making the Case for Advancement Services

Robert Weiner

John Taylor cites statistics from a 1999 study by TARP Research. She's trying to make the case for investing in Advancement Services at a college that seems to only want to invest in fundraisers. Supporting constituents may not leap to mind as part of Advancement Service's role, but it's critically important.

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