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British charities buckle under crisis as fundraising dries up

by Stephen Beard
May 22, 2020
Britain weighs the economic cost if charities go bust.
Shevan James prepares packed lunches for delivery to local low-income families.
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In a year-end scramble, charities worry about the impact of new tax law

by Renata Sago
Jan 2, 2018
Many Americans had less of an incentive to give, as the law doubles the standard deduction.
 Legislation and regulation books related to the GOP's planned tax overhaul are stacked and ready in the House Ways and Means Committee hearing room in Washington, D.C.
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Trump says he'll dissolve charitable foundation

by Kimberly Adams
Dec 26, 2016
But it's currently being investigated by the New York attorney general's office.
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How much do charities' overheads matter?

by Scott Tong
Mar 11, 2016
Charities overheads differ starkly but may not be a big determinant of who gives.
Parade participants representing The Wounded Warrior Project take part in the Veteran's Day Parade on November 11, 2012 in New York City.
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Data sharing generates revenue for some charities

by Annie Baxter
Nov 27, 2015
Charities may trade or sell names of small-time donors.
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The charity you support could share your info

by Annie Baxter
Dec 29, 2014
Just as for-profit companies share your data, so do some charities.
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The economy of walking for cures (Infographic)

by Sally Herships
Jun 5, 2013
The Susan B. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity announced this morning that it is cancelling fundraising walks in seven cities in 2014. How much do they actually make from similar walks?
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Charitable giving up in 2011

by Joel Patterson
Jan 30, 2012
Last year, Americans gave at nearly pre-recession levels.
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Charity in a down economy

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 6, 2011
Three years after the start of the recession, we revisit the Los Angeles' Boys & Girls club as a gauge on how nonprofits are faring.
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Beatrice's hat to be auctioned for charity

by Katharine Crnko
May 13, 2011
There are three things history will remember about Kate and William's Royal Wedding: Kate's beautiful dress, Grace Van Cutsem -- the frowning 3-y...
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