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15 Historical Nonprofit Moments You Should Know

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Were donations to charities always tax-deductible? The United Way was founded by religious leaders in 1887 in Denver, originally called the Charity Organizations Society. The first community foundation was established in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914. When was the first volunteer organization created in the U.S.?

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Myths about Women as.

ASU Lodestar Center

"Men tend to concentrate their giving among a few charities, whereas women are more likely to spread the amounts they give across a wide range of charities." [3] A number of studies indicate women do seem to prefer giving to health-related charities, human services, and childrens charities. What motivates women to give?