Read the NBR team's thoughts about the charitable giving industry, and post your comments.

Checking Out Charities

Stories of nonprofits that spend the bulk of their budgets on expenses and a relatively small percentage for their cause have created a high level of distrust. Bob Ottenhoff of GuideStar, which compiles data on nonprofits, says, "The era of assumed virtue is over." Many people who donate want to ensure their money... + More

When Internet Giving Caught On

As a journalist, I'm always interested in knowing where the "tipping point" is on a particular trend. In other words, when did people in a particular industry, such as those I interviewed for my segment in NBR’s “A Guide to Giving” series, start noticing that "the ballgame had changed" because of the use of the Internet? It appears... + More

Philanthropy is a mission, and it is also an industry. In 2005 alone, charitable contributions to nonprofits topped $250 billion. The three part series "A Guide to Giving" explores trends in personal and corporate philanthropy and also examines nonprofit accountability.