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The Motley Fool December 17, 2004 Selena Maranjian	When Charities Are Like Stocks Aim to get the biggest bang for your buck when donating.
The Motley Fool January 2, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Charity Warning Signs Don't get taken when you're trying to give. Not every outstretched hand belongs to a bona fide charity that deserves your dollars. Here are some tips to help you avoid being scammed.
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AFP eWire August 9, 2004	BBB to Expand Charity Evaluation Program The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, a charity monitoring group based in Arlington, Va., has developed the Online Charity Reporting and Evaluation System, which will allow the organization to evaluate more nonprofits every year.
The Motley Fool December 11, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Find More Money for Charity Read on for a few ideas for working philanthropy into the rest of the year, not just the holiday season.
Foundation News & Commentary Mar/Apr 2005 H. Art Taylor	Building a More Accountable Sector There is a leadership role for grantmakers to play in helping nonprofits demonstrate their accountability.
AFP eWire January 15, 2007	New Web Resource for Canadian Donors The Canada Revenue Agency has developed a new online resource that provides a wealth of data to donors about registered charities, regulations, donation receipts and tips on wise giving.
AFP eWire July 14, 2008	AFP Responds to L.A. Times Report on Fundraising Inefficiencies A response to a recent article stating that only a small percentage of money reaches California nonprofits when they use a for-profit fundraising company to raise funds.
The Motley Fool October 23, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Give Back to Your Community Serving on a charitable board takes hard work but pays back big dividends. If you choose to join a charity's board of directors, here are some things to consider.
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The Motley Fool November 29, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	A Few Cures for Charity Fatigue It may seem miserly to put your charitable donations on a budget, but sometimes, you just can't help it. Still, that doesn't mean you can't make a contribution to your favorite cause. You can help in other ways besides writing a check. Let's go through some ideas.
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The Motley Fool November 27, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Charities and Endowments In the same way that opening an investment account or buying your first mutual fund may signify your arrival at a new stage in your financial development, establishing a permanent endowment fund can be a major milestone in the history of a charitable organization.
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The Motley Fool November 1, 2006 Dan Caplinger	How Charities Do Good Charities have a few lessons for the business world.
Fast Company August 2003 Alison Overholt	Charitable Deductions Charity navigator dares to hold the nation's nonprofits accountable for their fund-raising.
AFP eWire July 14, 2009	Many Donors Not Overwhelmed by Charity Communications Most donors don't feel as if they are receiving too many communications from charities according to a new survey released recently at the Institute of Fundraising National Convention in London.
AFP eWire April 3, 2012	New Survey Looks at How Charities Are (And Are Not) Connecting With Donors in Canada Donors may surprise charities in some of the priorities they emphasize in their interactions with charities, according to What Canadian Donors Want, a new survey conducted by AFP of more than 1,000 donors across the country.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Do Charitable Fundraising Right Finding donors is essential for the success of your charity. Once you've done the hard work of finding them, make sure you treat them well by giving them everything they need to obtain the tax benefits they deserve.
AFP eWire December 8, 2014 Paul Nazareth	Three Free Tools to Help You Increase Donations This Holiday Season Here are three simple and free tools from the team at CanadaHelps that will help your charity amplify its voice, attract new donors, and raise more this Holiday season.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2006 Dan Caplinger	How to Form a Non-Profit Organization Take care of the legal technicalities involved in setting up your own charity.
AFP eWire July 3, 2006	Orlando, Atlanta and Houston Charities Most Efficient At Fundraising A study revealed that regional factors, such as the cost of living, a market's maturity and a city's tendency to support one or two specialized causes greatly influences the ability of the charities in each city to raise money and manage costs.
AFP eWire May 14, 2007	Are Special Events Inefficient? Recent research about special events and their apparent ineffectiveness for charities has already been criticized for both its methodology and its conclusions.
AFP eWire May 29, 2007	Canadian Charities Can Now Complete Annual Returns Online Registered charities can now use fillable forms to complete their annual returns and attachments online at the Canada Revenue Agency website, although the forms must still be submitted to the agency via regular mail.
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The Motley Fool November 29, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Look Before You Give Thanks to a host of online resources, it is now easier to do some research on a charity before sending them your money.
AskMen.com Michael Hirsch	How To: Volunteer For A Charity Many guys want to give back to society somehow. However, many of us can't afford to donate much money to worthy causes. That's why volunteering for a charity is a good alternative.
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