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Discover how charities generate income through donations, fundraising events, and product sales to sustain operations and support their initiatives.

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Elie Hassenfeld, the chief executive of the nonprofit GiveWell, makes the case for a more rigorous, transparent and ...

No, retailers don’t use your generosity as a tax write-off. Here’s what really happens to your checkout donations.