Charities required to count as income pledges of gifts and some volunteer services. New reports demanded. Donors are paying increasing attention to the costs of fund-raising . Keep in mind the profession's standards as you fund-raise. Use the following rules of thumb to help you realistically figure your fund-raising costs.
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Members pay dues, shipping and handling. Your major donors may want to channel more money into your organization but feel they aren't given enough options. Gifts to arts and culture rose, but a few large arts organizations received most of the income. 1992 Charitable Giving in Rhode Island . Where it goes.