Giving Matters

Insights on informed charitable giving, and accountability in the nonprofit sector.

Meet the Council’s 2023 Interns

We are pleased to introduce our newest interns. Welcome, Xena Dameh and Marshall Kelly! Both undergraduates at the University of Minnesota, Xena and Marshall are on different career paths but share an interest in and appreciation for the nonprofit sector’s role in building strong communities. Find Xena and Marshall’s bios here, and read on to… Read more

Corporate Philanthropy in Minnesota

Charities Review Council’s Executive Director, Kris Kewitsch, spoke with the Star Tribune for their Curious Minnesota section to help answer: “Minnesota was once a leader in corporate philanthropy. Is that still true?” There are around 100 companies, part of the Minnesota Keystone Program, that give 5%+ of their pre-tax earnings to charity. In 2022, U.S… Read more

How Holistic Charity Ratings Are Earning Donor Confidence and Elevating Nonprofit Missions

In the world of philanthropy, donors often rely on third-party evaluations to make informed decisions about where to allocate their charitable contributions. Among these evaluative tools, Charity Navigator has emerged as a prominent rating system. However, recent findings from a blog post published on Philanthropy.com shed light on potential concerns regarding the effectiveness and reliability… Read more

3 Ways to Encourage a Nonprofit to Meets Standards®

  In case you missed it, the Council’s Spring 2023 Smart Giver Newsletter is now available. Be sure to sign up for our mailing list to receive the next edition coming out in the fall.     Featured in the Spring 2023 Smart Giver Newsletter are tips to encourage a nonprofit to Meets Standards® if… Read more

Charities Review Council Featured in Star Tribune Article

As 2022 wrapped up, the Star Tribune ran a series of articles related to the Feeding Our Future fraud investigation and its impact on the nonprofit sector and charitable giving. The series included an article featuring the Council’s expertise in helping donors and funders understand how best to determine a nonprofit’s strength and transparency before… Read more

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