donations

Wealth Matters: In a Time of Giving, Learning When to Say No

NYT > Your Money  Fri, 12/16/2011 - 10:51

With so many financially stressed this year, the year-end expectations for gifts or donations require new calculations.

Here’s what experts say about the ethics of giving (and refusing).


 

Donations to Coalition of Evangelical Christian Charities Increa...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Sun, 11/27/2011 - 00:20

Cash gifts to Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability members grew 5.8 percent year-over-year, to $9.38 billion, in 2010, with large organizations and those focused on children benefitting from the biggest increases....


 

"Occupy" protesters grapple with money issues

Marketplace  Thu, 10/27/2011 - 13:34

With more than $400,000 in donations but no desire to name leaders, the Occupy Wall Street protest faces a challenge: Who will manage the money?


 

Occupy Wall Street raises over $150,000

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Thu, 10/13/2011 - 09:34

After 26 days of protests in New York's financial center, the Occupy Wall Street movement has raised over $150,000 in donations, according to Pete Dutro, a member of the protest's financial arm.


 

Wall Street Giving Picks Up

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Sat, 01/29/2011 - 00:20

For the first time in three years, New York City-based nonprofit organizations are starting to see an increase in donations from Wall Street executives....


 

Bucks: How Charities Used Donations for Haiti

NYT > Your Money  Tue, 01/25/2011 - 14:25

A rundown of how some highly rated charities spent donations to help Haiti.


 

"Hack-tivism" can be pricey for businesses

Marketplace  Wed, 12/08/2010 - 16:49

On the outer limits of the Wikileaks scandal is the series of online attacks that have taken down a number of websites of companies that have stopped processing donations to Wikileaks.

The websites are back to normal now, but preventing future attacks can be expensive for businesses.


 

All About the Obamas' Charitable Giving

NYT > Your Money  Thu, 04/15/2010 - 16:47

The United Negro College Fund and CARE got the biggest donations from the president's family in 2009, according to their tax return.


 

How to make your donations to Haiti charities count

USATODAY.com Money - Block  Mon, 02/01/2010 - 21:18

The most efficient way to give is online, says Ken Berger, president of Charity Navigator.


 

Donations to Haiti May Be Deductible On 2009 Returns

NYT > Your Money  Fri, 01/22/2010 - 09:41

If you've made a charitable contribution to help Haiti, you may be able to claim a deduction on your 2009 tax return.