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Updating Online Privacy Protection Act

Two leading nonprofit groups, the Center for Digital Democracy and Common Sense Media, today released the results of a new survey on public attitudes about children's online privacy. The study - conducted over a two-week period in November by Princeton Research Associates International (PSRAI) - polled more than 2,000 adults and found overwhelming support for the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the law that requires parental consent before websites can collect personal information from children under the age of 13.  Read more...

Frequency Of Cellphone 'Cramming' Scam Doubles

The number of fraudulent "cramming" fees charged to Illinois cellphone callers has nearly doubled over the last year-surpassing the national trend for a scam that could cost consumers up to $59 million a year in the United States, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and the prominent wireless industry research firm Validas.  Read more...

Overall Charitable Giving Down 3.8% in October and Online Giving Up 1.1%

The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving, a broad-based fundraising index that reports overall giving trends of 2,984 US-based nonprofit organizations representing $7.8 billion in yearly giving on a monthly basis, today reported that charitable giving decreased 3.8% for the three months ending October 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011. The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving, comprised of actual revenue data from 1,961 nonprofits representing $371 million in yearly online giving, reported that online giving rose 1.1% for the three months ending October 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

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Churches Look to Receive Most Holiday Donations This Year

Giving during the holiday season is crucial for many nonprofits, with estimates that one-third of all charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year. This year is no different as nonprofits look to overcome a sluggish economy and other challenges. #GivingTuesday kicked off the heart of the holiday giving season this week with Blackbaud reporting a 53 percent increase in online donations totaling more than $10 million on November 27 compared to the Tuesday after Thanksgiving last year.

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Users Can Make Quick Contributions to Support Human Rights

An innovative experienceTM application on the battery-powered Dynamics ePlateTM credit card device will be launched nationwide today by Amnesty International USA and Dynamics Inc., allowing users to donate instantly to the life-saving human rights cause with each purchase, while earning reward points toward music, exclusive events, contests and giveaways. Read more...

Visa and NetHope Partner to Help Modernize Delivery of Humanitarian Aid

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the leading global payments technology company, and NetHope, a consortium of 37 humanitarian organizations, today announced the Visa Innovation Grants program to help modernize humanitarian aid payments. Through this program, Visa is making available $500,000 in grants to humanitarian and development nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to increase the speed, security and long-term impact of aid through the innovation and adoption of electronic payments.

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2012 Donor-Advised Fund Report: Accounts Receive $9.64 Billion

The 2012 Donor-Advised Fund Report, most consistent source for statistics on donor-advised funds (DAFs), found that key metrics for DAFs have met or exceeded pre-recession figures of 2007. The report from National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) found DAF accounts experienced "significant growth," including a 17.5 percent growth in assets under management, now totaling $37 billion.

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Go Daddy Rallies Support for Injured Service Families

Go Daddy, a one-stop shop for small businesses to succeed online, and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation are matching all donations, dollar for dollar, to the Semper Fi Fund up to $1 million. They are joining forces to make a profound difference in the lives of the brave men and women injured while serving our country ... and they are giving the public simple ways to make a big difference, as well.

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AARP Foundation Establishes Relief Fund for Victims of Superstorm Sandy

AARP Foundation today announced it has established a relief fund to support victims in the U.S. devastated by Superstorm Sandy.  AARP and its members are committed to helping those in need, so to bolster the Foundation's relief effort AARP and its affiliates will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000, assuring up to $1 million in aid.  The matching program will be administered through AARP Foundation.

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Western Union Foundation Donate Up to $400,000 to Support Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief

Following through on its commitment to support the communities it serves, Western Union, through The Western Union Foundation Agent Gift Match Program, will donate up to USD $400,000 to help support Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts.

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