Giving Matters

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

COVID-19: A Message for Donors

Like many of you, our team has been closely monitoring the developing situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is focused on how we can best support our donor and nonprofit partners during this time. We know that COVID-19 has already had an impact on our nonprofit partners, with many needing to close offices, re-think programming… Read more

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Charities Review Council’s Response

Hello, Council friends, partners, and supporters- On March 11th, the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 is now a pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to spread, Charities Review Council’s Board of Directors and staff have made the decision to temporarily close the Charities Review Council office and have the team work remotely from March 12th –… Read more

A BIG Welcome to our New Board Members

At Charities Review Council, we love partnering with nonprofits to help them build and showcase their internal strength. A nonprofit’s Board of Directors plays a huge part in that review process, helping to build strong, trustworthy, and accountable nonprofits from the inside-out. That’s why so many of our Accountability Standards® are focused on board roles… Read more

Farewell to Engagement & Outreach Manager DeeDee LeMier

Council partners & friends, It is with mixed emotions that we announce Engagement & Outreach Manager DeeDee LeMier’s departure from Charities Review Council, effective Tuesday, January 28th, 2020. We’re sad to see her go but so excited for what the future has in store for her and her family. DeeDee has accepted a new role… Read more

Charities Review Council’s Donor Survey

In partnership with The Improve Group, Charities Review Council (the Council) conducted a 2019 donor survey to increase Minnesota’s knowledge about donors and charitable giving. As an organization that partners with both donors and nonprofits, we wanted to gain a deeper understanding of what inspires donors to give (or not give) and the tools and… Read more

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