The Chronicle of Philanthropy unveils its new, exclusive ranking. Plus, the data behind the ranking, what’s going on with donor-advised funds, and more.
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Chronicle Data Exclusive: America’s Favorite Charities
Our new ranking of the charities that raise the most in cash and stock reveals some big surprises about which groups are succeeding in a challenging fundraising environment, and why. -
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How Are We Doing? Snapshots of Fundraising Performance at 8 of America’s Favorite Charities
We take a closer look at the fundraising performance of Doctors Without Borders and Rotary, where giving soared in the past decade. Others struggled to escape the recession’s grip. -
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Who’s Raising the Most: The 100 Charities That Drew the Most in Private Donations
The country’s 100 top charities — United Way, Red Cross, Obama Foundation, and Harvard, among them — raised 11 percent of all cash and stock donated to charitable causes. -
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How Harvard and Michigan Made Capital-Campaign History
Harvard’s five-year drive netted $9.6 billion, while the University of Michigan cleared $5 billion. Two fundraising leaders explain how they did it. -
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Lutheran Services’ Diverse Network Reinvents Its Way to Fundraising Success
Members of the sprawling organization have made big gains by sharpening their message, narrowing the areas where they provide services, and cultivating the next generation of donors. -
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How Boys and Girls Clubs of America Doubled Annual Revenue From Individual Donors
Getting local chapters up to speed on how to raise big gifts produced huge gains in only five years. -
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Editor’s Notebook; Behind the <em>Chronicle</em>’s New Ranking of the Charities That Raise the Most Cash
Our exclusive list of the 100 U.S. charities that raise the most in cash and stocks is the most direct way to assess the public’s support for specific charities. -
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How the 2018 America’s Favorite Charities Ranking Was Compiled
The goal: identify cause-driven organizations that most successfully earn direct financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations.