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Insights for Non-Profits » Developing an Understanding of the Fundraising Cycle
November 23, 2015 | Fundraising
An overview of recent giving trends tells the story by the numbers. Charitable giving is picking up speed and rose for the fifth year in a row in 2014, surpassing the peak in giving last seen before the Recession. Not surprisingly, Americans increased their charitable giving by 5.4%, to $358.38 …
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Non-ProfitsInsights for Non-Profits » Managing Spending Needs in Today’s Low Interest Rate Environment
July 20, 2015 | Market Commentary
Introduction For many investors, the need for current income to support spending needs is a primary investment objective. For example, investors that may place a priority on maintaining stability of current income needs include: High net worth investors in or near retirement Endowment/ …
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Insights for Non-Profits » Should My Foundation Commit to a Multi-Year Grant?
April 28, 2015 | Fundraising
The stock market continues to reach new highs and philanthropic giving has more than fully recovered from the fall during the credit crisis of 2008-2009. According to the Foundation Center’s “Key Facts on U.S. Foundations” report, grants from private and community foundations were estimated to …
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Non-ProfitsInsights for Non-Profits » Try New Strategies as Giving Rebounds
September 26, 2014 | Fundraising
Donations are expected to bounce back to their 2007 pre-recession peak three years sooner than researchers expected, thanks largely to strong gains on Wall Street and four consecutive years of economic growth. Contributions totaled $335 billion in fiscal year 2013, a 3% increase over 2012, when …
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Non-ProfitsInsights for Non-Profits » Endowments and Foundations: A Closer Look at Spending Rules
April 07, 2014 | Investment Management
Introduction By their very nature, endowments and foundations face a unique challenge: balancing the conflicting goals of meeting current spending needs, as well as supporting long-term spending needs well into the future. The decision to spend now generally means that less money is available …
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