Nation Jul 04 Funding increases for abortion-related causes as ‘rage giving’ continues By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press
Agents for Change Nov 27 Apps are changing how people give. What that means for donors and charities In a world where convenience is king, app developers and charitable organizations have been teaming up to make donating as easy as possible. By Amber Partida
Making Sen$e Jun 18 How the tax overhaul contributed to a drop in charitable giving Individual giving fell 3.4% in 2018 when adjusted for inflation, the first time that number had declined since 2013. By Richard Eisenberg
Politics Dec 21 Watch 5:21 Charities fear GOP tax overhaul will dry up donations. Here’s how Charities are concerned that the GOP tax overhaul disincentivizes giving. By doubling the standard deduction, fewer people may end up itemizing deductions, meaning fewer would take the charitable tax break. Judy Woodruff learns more from Stacy Palmer of The Chronicle… By PBS News Hour
Nation Sep 04 Column: 5 tips on how to stretch your donation dollars Having researched giving in the wake of disasters and taught students how to be effective philanthropists, I’ve learned that it’s hard to make good decisions regarding donations – especially when there are many urgent needs and countless ways to spend… By David Campbell, The Conversation
Sep 12 Watch 7:54 Questioning Clinton’s health transparency and Trump’s charitable giving By PBS News Hour Amid questions about her health, Hillary Clinton has caused a stir with comments about Donald Trump supporters. Gwen Ifill talks to Susan Page of USA Today and Tamara Keith of NPR about Clinton’s privacy about her pneumonia diagnosis and a… Continue watching
Jan 22 4 ways to help out during this weekend’s winter storm By Dominique Bonessi If you live in the Washington, D.C. area and are looking for ways to help as the snow falls, you have plenty of options. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 8:01 Want to be happy? Giving is more gratifying than receiving By PBS News Hour 'Tis better to give than to receive, goes the old saying. But better for whom? Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks with psychology scholars about the ways altruism can benefit those who give. Continue watching
Jan 28 Governors associations were top donors in 2014 state-level elections By Bill Barrow, Associated Press ATLANTA — The Republican Governors Association and its Democratic counterpart were the dominant players in making donations to pay for state-level elections in 2014. The two groups often served as pass-throughs for billionaires, unions and corporations seeking influence in statehouses… Continue reading
Dec 18 Where to give your money this holiday season, according to behavioral economics By Paul Solman If you're fortunate enough to be able to donate money this holiday season, which organizations will be receiving your checks? Paul Solman speaks with Yale behavioral economist Dean Karlan about the causes that are using funds most efficiently. Continue reading