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An estimated 25 percent of all charitable donations are made between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Charities increase their solicitations during this time of year to appeal to the characteristic goodwill of the holiday season. But before you answer each request that comes your way, consider the following tips for effective charitable giving.
Today, hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters are gathering on Capitol Hill for Protect Giving Day. Their goal is to urge lawmakers to protect the charitable giving tax deduction—which has been in effect, unchanged, for nearly 100 years.
Charities providing relief for victims of Typhoon Haiyan
NPT released the seventh annual Donor-Advised Fund Report, which revealed record growth in 2012.
Nonprofit organizations have long served a critical role in bridging the gaps between government services and public need. But what happens when government services stop almost entirely?
Giving isn't just good for others, it's good for you too. Studies show that charitable giving and volunteerism has positive effects on your physiological and psychological health.
Local leaders and volunteers recognize the value of a national day of giving and bring #GivingTuesdayPHL to the Greater Philadelphia area.
This week, Giving USA, released its annual report—the “gold standard” in philanthropy statistics. NPT hosted a Philadelphia-based event to discuss the findings.
Providing Relief for the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornadoes
