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As you probably know by now, President Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." Besides the prestige that comes along with this award, the recipient also received a $1.4 million cash award. When President Obama was notified that...

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Gap is conducting a denim drive where the collected denim will be used to insulate Habitat for Humanity homes. Cotton Inc. uses denim to create UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulations. Since Cotton Inc. started the initiative in 2006, they have received over 270,000 pieces of denim and have provided UltraTouch...

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Social Solutions will be hosting a webcast on March 25, 2010 at 3pm (EST) featuring Paul Tough, author of Whatever it Takes; Geoff Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America.In this webcast, Paul Tough, who spent five years conducting on-the-scene research at the 4-star Harlem Children’s Zone, will discuss successes...

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Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors held a teleconference last week entitled "What's with all the disasters? -Philanthropists look for opportunities for impact." The call covered some updates in regards to the earthquake in Chile and some general differences between the earthquake in Haiti and in Chile.It was estimated that two million...

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A recent Harris Poll took a look at which charities are the most trusted and which ones we are most likely to support. The poll of nearly 20,000 consumers 15 years and older was conducted online between January 12 and 21. Here are the top 10 charities that people are...

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Before the earthquake in Haiti, total giving via texting stood at just $1 million. People didn't seem to be adopting to this new way of donation. But Haiti may be the game changer. Already, donors have given more than $50 million via texting to support Haiti relief efforts.Now a new...

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We've just published a hot topic about the massive earthquake and tsunami in Chile. The article is full of tips for making informed giving choices in the wake of a natural disaster. And we've also posted a list of highly-rated charities that are working to provide assistance in Chile. That...

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This past Saturday morning, a major earthquake rocked Chile killing more then 700 people and damaging many buildings and roadways. Just like the response to the earthquake in Haiti, many charities are assisting on the ground in Chile and many donors are looking for a way to help. Please...

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Our March 1st update includes new evaluations for over 370 charities, including Anxiety Disorders Association of America, ZERO TO THREE, Center for Great Apes, Jenkins Arboretum, Little Kids Rock, and the March of Dimes.In addition, we have also added two new organizations to our website: Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter,...

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This morning, a major earthquake rocked Chile killing more then 100 people and damaging many buildings and roadways The earthquake also prompted tsunami warnings throughout the Pacific basin, including Hawaii.Most officials predict that the destruction and loss of life will not be as extensive as it was in Haiti, but...

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Tonight's American Idol show will feature Kris Allen (Season 8 winner). He'll be singing and sharing footage from his trip to Haiti. Viewers will have the opportunity to support the relief efforts in Haiti by making a text donation or an online donation to the Idol Gives Back Foundation. The...

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Money Magazine has release a list of the 20 Best Money Web Sites. This list includes well-known and useful sites like Morningstar, LinkedIn and PriceGrabber. Charity Navigator is thrilled to announce that we also made the list!...

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When a donor recently responded to a thank you we sent her for her contribution, we also learned of another great example of how older generations are successfully educating their kids and grandkids about philanthropy. For holiday gifts for their grandchildren, this couple decided to send 2 checks to...

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This article in the New York Post proves our point- that it can be risky to invest your disaster giving in a new charity. In this instance, the people that were supposed to benefit from one Katrina fund said "we never got a dime." Remember this example as you make...

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Starting this month, Tailored Technologies, a full-service management consulting and technology firm headquartered in New York City, will be providing pro-bono services to Charity Navigator as we work to enhance our rating system. We are grateful for the opportunity to tap into the expertise and talent of Tailored Technologies! You...

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Last week, was the one month anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. And ABC World News took a look at how charitable donations are being spent. Specifically, they report that 69% of the money raised, or $325 million, has not yet been spent on aid in Haiti. The report includes...

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Recently, we shared a video PSA from Direct Relief International for support for their work in Haiti. Here's the print version of that PSA....

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As we've discussed many times before on this blog (including here, here, here, here, and here), donors are concerned when charities start sending them numerous appeals. Much of the feedback posted by donors on our site, reveals donors' fears that their donations are being spent on more solicitations rather than...

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In case you missed last week's webinar, The Overhead Question: The Future of Nonprofit Assessment and Reporting, which entailed a conversation with Charity Navigator's Ken Berger and other representatives of the nonprofit community about the evolution of charity evaluation you can hear it now. ...

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The January 22, star-studded telethon for Haiti raised $66 million for the victims of the earthquake. (This is less than the $150 million raised during 9/11's "A Tribute to Heroes" telethon, but more than the $40 million raised after Hurricane Katrina's "Shelter from the Storm" telethon.) Last week, telethon...

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In this video, Indiana's News Center investigative reporter, Ryan Elijah, recommends Charity Navigator as a good source for information about charities soliciting your support....

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When the earthquake hit Haiti and news organizations began reporting on the charities responding, we at Charity Navigator were surprised that so many news outlets were recommending donors give to Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Foundation. Yes, a celebrity founded the charity, but does that automatically make it worthy of your...

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Super Bowl 44 will be played this Sunday with the New Orleans Saints taking on the Indianapolis Colts. Many people with gather together that day to sit and relax in front of the TV and watch the game. The Super Bowl of course is a huge day for...

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Uncle Sam will not let you deduct your volunteering on your taxes, but in 2010 Disney is offering one free day at their theme parks for anyone who spends one day volunteering. On the site of their newly launched "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day" program you'll find a...

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Our monthly newsletter went to subscribers yesterday. If you haven't signed up to receive our newsletters, you can do so here. And you can view February's newsletter here....

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