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Posted by: philcrosby on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Topic Special Features


Donors can help ensure that their charitable gift will be used ethically and effectively by following some easy and common-sense tips and guidelines.


'The last quarter of the year is extremely important for charities. Our studies show that the typical charity receives from one-third to one-half, or more, of their total annual contributions during this time,' said Paulette V. Maheara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). 'At the same time, people are especially mindful of their money in this tough economy, and donors need to feel confident about the charities they support.'"