Giving Matters

Insights on informed charitable giving, and accountability in the nonprofit sector.

Your Best Annual Report Yet!

Transparency and regular communication about a nonprofit’s mission and accomplishments builds trust, increases visibility and provides the opportunity for an organization to engage with their community. An annual report is just one of many opportunities for a nonprofit to share their organizational story. Sharing an annual report every year with key stakeholders, donors, family, and friends helps supporters connect… Read more

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So, You Want to Donate Your Couch, Carpet, or Clothing?

At Charities Review Council, we answer several phone calls from well-meaning individuals hoping to donate items (clothing, furniture, housewares, etc.) to nonprofits who need them. We love that these callers want to donate items to worthy causes rather than simply throwing them away. However, there is no single clearinghouse of nonprofits accepting donated goods. No… Read more

It’s Not Goodbye, Just See You Later.

In true millennial entrepreneurial fashion, and based very much on the passion and vision she brought to Charities Review Council, our Director of Engagement & Donor Services, Kate Downing Khaled, transitioned to a new, self-directed consulting role starting in January. While we’re sad to see her go, this is a great opportunity both for her… Read more

Meet Caitlin Osborn: Our New Nonprofit Services Intern!

Charities Review Council is excited to welcome Caitlin Osborn as our new Nonprofit Services Intern! Caitlin is currently in her last semester of the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs where she concentrates in Public and Nonprofit Leadership and Management. At the Humphrey School, Caitlin serves as the… Read more

The Nonprofits Strengthening Project

Imagine if you could offer your grantees a fully customized capacity building and technical assistance program that would: Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Foster Collaboration Leverage Technology Build New Donor In-Roads Celebrate Hard Work All for the cost of a single program. If you haven’t yet figured out an affordable way to incorporate capacity… Read more

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