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Giving USA: Charitable Donations Grew in 2012, but Slowly. Like the Economy.

Date: 06/17/2013

In third straight year of gains, contributions reach $316.23 billion from American individuals, corporations and foundation
Released by the Giving USA Foundation™ and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy 

University of Virginia Exceeds $3 Billion Campaign Goal

Date: 05/31/2013

Posted in Philanthropy News Digest
May 25, 2013

The University of Virginia, which in 2006 launched the public phase of the most ambitious capital campaign in its history, has announced that it has exceeded its $3 billion campaign goal.

Penny Hunt Honored with the Prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award

Date: 05/10/2013

Penny Hunt, a Senior Consultant with Marts & Lundy and former Vice Chancellor of Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), will be honored today with the Benjamin Franklin Award at the AFP Chicago 2013 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon.

Funds Raised Increased at 58 Percent of US and Canadian Charities in 2012

Date: 04/08/2013

From the Nonprofit Research Collaborative

Survey shows clear connection between thanking, engaging donors and meeting fundraising goals

(San Diego, CA) Nearly six in 10 charities surveyed (58 percent) raised more in 2012 than they did in 2011 from contributions, marking the first time since 2006 that significantly more than half showed such positive results. Last year at this time, 53 percent had raised more.

Stanford wins the fundraising race with new record

Date: 02/20/2013

American Public Media's Marketplace Morning Report for February 20, 2013

By Amy Scott

Despite the uncertain economy, donations are pouring in to colleges and universities. A new report from the Council for Aid to Education says college fundraisers brought in $31 billion last year -- up slightly from the year before.

Gifts to U.S. Colleges Rose 2.3% in 2012, Narrowly Outpacing Inflation

Date: 02/20/2013

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

February 20, 2013
Reported by Don Troop

 

America's colleges and universities took in $31-billion in donations in the 2012 fiscal year, a 2.3-percent increase over 2011's total of $30.3-billion, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Council for Aid to Education.

IU School of Philanthropy dean to testify before Congress

Date: 02/12/2013

From the IU Newsroom

Eugene R. Tempel, founding dean of the Indiana University School of Philanthropy and former president of the IU Foundation, has been selected to testify at a congressional hearing this week examining the impact of tax policies on charitable giving.

Philanthropy alive and well in Grand Cities

Date: 02/11/2013

Grand Forks Herald

February 10, 2013
Reported by Brandi Jewett

 

After the 1997 flood, psychologist and avid volunteer Lee Lipp noticed a change in the attitude of Greater Grand Forks residents.

Giving Without Borders

Date: 01/15/2013

January 14, 2013

Published on wealthmanagement.com
Reported by Betsy Brill and Michael Donovan