Tagged: non-profits

4:40pm

Wed September 12, 2012
Environment

People for Puget Sound shutting down this fall

A major environmental group, People for Puget Sound, has been shut down by its board because of finances. The organization is being absorbed by two other environmental groups.

People for Puget Sound was founded in 1991 by a charismatic woman named Kathy Fletcher.

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9:35am

Tue December 13, 2011
Community

Creativity at work to spur holiday fundraising

Credit Tom Banse / Northwest News Network

With the year-end approaching, your letter carrier likely delivers at least one or two fundraising letters with each day's mail. You're not alone if you toss some of those pitches straight into the recycle bin. It's a tough fundraising environment right now for charities here on the heels of the great recession.

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12:04am

Mon December 27, 2010
Philanthropy

Next year's resolution? Make a personal giving plan

Credit queen of subtle/via Flickr

As 2010 comes to an end, many people are looking at a pile of requests for year-end donations.  We know it's wise to set a budget for personal giving to worthy causes – but how much is the right amount? 

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