Where Most Needed

Bowling and Poetry Top List of Efficient Fundraisers for UNCF

Unfortunately, they don't raise very much money.  Less efficient fundraising events like walkathons and galas yield tons more cash. 

Disgruntled Son Blows Whistle on Mom's Favorite Charity

A gossip columnist fills in some details about a messy family feud in Florida involving the heirs of the founder of the National Enquirer. 

Attorneys are Largest Beneficiary of Alicia Keys' Charity

Start up costs and executive salaries represent a big chunk of expenses, while the organization makes just eight substantial grants.  The web site still proclaims "Don't pay for bureaucracy pay for life." 

Tax Court Fairy Turns Gown into Rags after the Ball

Used clothes, even by big name designers, aren't worth much as a charity deduction.  Still, a publicized case shows that taxpayers have little to lose by inflating the valuation. 

Invasion of the Bounty Snatchers

They're here already: European universities have set up fund raising operations in the US, where the culture of alumni giving is more strongly established than at home. 

Museum Event Planner Packs the House with Retro Icons

Legendary parties put Vanessa Gonzalez of LA's Museum of Contemporary Art in the featured position on the LA Times web site (and we supply some numbers that back up the hype).   

Mardi Gras Tribes Miss the Party

Like New Orleans itself, different Mardi Gras organizations are recovering at very different rates.

Update: Seek Love at A-List Charity Galas

The connection between romance and charity in 2007 has gone uptown. 

When Bad Gowns Happen to Good Galas

Boutiques are using technology to ensure that the same gown doesn't appear twice at the charity ball.

Binge for Charity

For young professionals who need an excuse to drink, charitiable causes are very accommodating.