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Monday, April 18, 2011
Latest Blackbaud Index Report Indicates Slight Yearly Rise in Overall Giving and Decrease in Online Donations | Business Wire
Latest Blackbaud Index Report Indicates Slight Yearly Rise in Overall Giving and Decrease in Online Donations | Business Wire: "CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced the release of a report focused on fundraising trends based on monthly findings from The Blackbaud Index and featuring commentary from the American Association of Museums (AAM) and noted fundraising and communications consultancy, McPherson Associates. Additionally, Blackbaud announced the release of a new specialty index focused on arts, culture, and humanities organizations."
Friday, April 15, 2011
Fidelity� Charitable Gift Fund Reports Strongest First Quarter Volumes in 20-Year History | Business Wire
Fidelity� Charitable Gift Fund Reports Strongest First Quarter Volumes in 20-Year History | Business Wire: "Fidelity� Charitable Gift Fund Reports Strongest First Quarter Volumes in 20-Year History
Increases in Grant and Contribution Volumes and in Donations of Complex and Appreciated Assets Indicates Earlier, More Strategic Charitable Planning
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fidelity� Charitable Gift Fund (“Gift Fund”), the nation’s largest donor-advised fund program and one of the largest public charities in the country, today reported its strongest first quarter for grant and incoming contribution volumes in its 20-year history."
Increases in Grant and Contribution Volumes and in Donations of Complex and Appreciated Assets Indicates Earlier, More Strategic Charitable Planning
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fidelity� Charitable Gift Fund (“Gift Fund”), the nation’s largest donor-advised fund program and one of the largest public charities in the country, today reported its strongest first quarter for grant and incoming contribution volumes in its 20-year history."