human services

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  10 Most Generous U.S. Cities for Online Donations in 2012

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  April 12, 2013

  Overall charitable giving in the U.S. last year was relatively flat, but online giving saw double-digit growth, according to recent research by Blackbaud.

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  Nonprofit Fundraising Eked Out 2% Growth in 2012: Blackbaud

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  February 7, 2013

  But online giving grew 11%, according to Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report.

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  Fidelity Charitable Sees Record Grants and Contributions in 2012

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  January 29, 2013

  Last year’s improved stock market and economic conditions—and an uncertain tax environment—made donors feel more charitable.

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  Nonprofits Aren’t Afraid to Demonstrate Their Effectiveness: Study

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  September 18, 2012

  The Center for Effective Philanthropy reported that most nonprofits want more support from funders to assess and improve their impact.

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  Financial Freedom Is Not Free

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  July 24, 2012

  As our country approaches the fiscal cliff, can we afford to have the financially responsible segment of our society pay for the other 50% of our society?

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  Nonprofits’ Fundraising Surges in Post-Recession Recovery: Blackbaud

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  July 18, 2011

  Nonprofit groups found their fundraising rise for the 10th consecutive month, Blackbaud reported.