In recession, gifts are down, but need is higher than ever
(NEWSER) - Charities and nonprofits are hoping for a whirlwind of last-minute donations to make up for a dismal year that saw donations fall while the need for services rose. “This is basically the most critical giving season since the Great Depression,” a representative for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement tells the Washington Post . “This will be the litmus test, to see whether the nonprofit sector is coming out of this, remaining stable or getting worse.” More»