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What Happens When There’s Less Government Funding

Philanthropic Finesse May 8, 2013

Earlier this week, The Chronicle of Philanthropy published a study titled “Charities Veer from Record Government Funds to Cutbacks.”  The findings indicate public funding (federal, state and local) to charities, excluding colleges and hospitals, increased 77% from 2000 to 2010.  At first …

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The Fiscal Cliff and the Charitable Deduction

Philanthropic Finesse April 21, 2013

Due to technical issues beyond my control, I am re-posting this. The original post date was December 16, 2012.  The information may still be timely so enjoy reading it for the first time or re-reading it.  Feel free to pass …

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The Fundraising Climate 2013

Philanthropic Finesse April 21, 2013

Due to technical issues beyond my control, I am re-posting this. The original post date was January 28, 2013.  The information may still be timely so enjoy reading it for the first time or re-reading it.  Feel free to pass …

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NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT – South Side Junior Tennis

Philanthropic Finesse April 21, 2013

This month AIM, Inc. highlights the great work of South Side Junior Tennis, a division of Friends of Chicago International Charter School Tennis, a non-profit organization focusing on exposing children to the sport of tennis. Friends of CICS Tennis (FCT) …

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Church and Young Donors

Philanthropic Finesse April 21, 2013

According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a study conducted by the Indiana University School of Philanthropy and Lake Institute on Faith & Giving reports that churches disclosing financial details to it members and helping them understand the importance of charitable …

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Conversation with Polk Brothers Foundation, Part 2

Philanthropic Finesse April 1, 2013

The conversation with the Polk Brothers Foundation concluded with a senior officer sharing more about the current fundraising climate and what non-profits can expect when being evaluated. CHARITY AND PHILANTHROPY Non-profit organizations need charity (individual donors) and philanthropy (Foundations).   The …

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Why the Rich Don’t Give to Charity

Philanthropic Finesse March 27, 2013

According to the article “Why the Rich Don’t Give to Charity” (The Atlantic, April 2013), the poorest Americans give a greater percentage of their income than the richest. Here’s an excerpt. “One of the most surprising, and perhaps confounding, facts of …

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Conversation with Polk Brothers Foundation, Part 1

Philanthropic Finesse March 25, 2013

Earlier this month, a senior officer with the Polk Brothers Foundation met with a group of local fundraising professionals to discuss the current grant making climate in Chicago.  While the comments are specific to the Polk Bros. Foundation, the information is useful for how non-profits …

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