Donations
Is the Record Number of Small Donations Making a Difference in the 2018 Mid-Term Elections?
Research suggests small donors are more like most Americans than large donors are. How big of a difference will they make to this year's congressional races?
Libertarians Are Raking in Small Donors
For candidates like Ted Cruz, it's no longer about the single cash cow donor.
Beware Billionaires Bearing Gifts
This new wave of high-profile donations from tech moguls may be generous, but it is not a win for populism. It's the modern Carnegie.
U.S. Taxpayers Are Subsidizing the Defense of Alleged Killers
An Israeli group is raising money in the U.S. to support Israelis charged with or convicted of violence against Palestinians.
Red Cross Says How It Spent Sandy Money Is 'Trade Secret'
The charity is fighting ProPublica's public records request for information on how it raised and spent money after the superstorm.
How to Design an Effective Plea for Donations
Two new studies suggest an image of a single needy child is most effective, so long as you avoid the temptation to go with the most photogenic victims.
Do 'Save Darfur' Facebook Members Really Care About Darfur?
A new analysis proves armchair activism is alive and well.
How Sean Noble Moved the Kochs’ Cash Into Politics and Made Millions
Sean Noble was a former congressional aide just starting as a political consultant when he was recruited to help run the Kochtopus—Charles and David Koch’s multi-layered political network.
Federal Contractors May Be Told to Disclose Donations
In an end run around the "Citizens United" Supreme Court decision it disliked, the Obama administration is considering having all federal contractors disclose their political donations.
Passing the Plate and the Peter-Paul Problem
Data from one Catholic parish suggest donations to the general operating funds dip on Sundays when a second collection is held.
Foreign Aid for a Frugal Age
There are international development programs that actually do help the world's poorest people. Dean Karlan can show you the proof.
People's Generosity Does Not See All Suffering As Equal
Newly published research finds people give more generously to relief efforts following natural disasters, effectively penalizing the people caught up in man-made catastrophes.
The Poisonous Proceeds of Penny-Pinching
Researchers report the shame evoked by miserly behavior may have negative long-term health consequences.
Corporate HQs Mean More Charity For Nearby Nonprofits
New research shows that when corporations relocate their headquarters to new cities, they bring with them millions of dollars in charitable contributions.
Letting Your Good Intentions Backfill My Budget
Researchers investigate whether that dollar of foreign aid just frees up money for the recipient to spend elsewhere.
'Small P' Philanthropy: The Sentimentality of Crowds
Charities wonder if giving donors control over their donations makes for wise policy.