Here at Charities Review Council, we’re still celebrating our Dot.Org award, which was presented last week at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Communications & Technology Conference. The Dot.Org Award for website redesign can include new websites, complete redesigns or site facelifts, and rebranding projects on the web. For us, it was a completely new website! In… Read more
Charities Review Council is excited to announce the approval of our new strategic plan! A lot has changed since our founding in 1946. Over the 72+ years of Council history, we’ve transitioned from working on donor education and donor protection, to focusing on nonprofit capacity-building and donor engagement. Today, we serve as “an asset building partner… Read more
Yes, Smart Givers, it’s that time of the year again. Back-to-School season is here, and with it, a plethora of school fundraisers. Before you know it, your kid will be coming home accompanied by a host of specialty chocolates, colored cookie dough, and autumn pumpkin pie vanilla spice chai latte scented candles – for you… Read more
Images of the devastation and those in crisis are visible throughout all media channels. If you’re like us, you’re watching and wondering how to help from afar, wishing you could be closer to jump into action. Since traveling to affected areas often isn’t an option, and volunteer opportunities are limited, we’re shifting our focus to… Read more
Did you resolve to be a stronger nonprofit supporter this year, but not sure where to start? Already a nonprofit supporter, but want to be more strategic in your giving decisions? Make the most of your charitable donations this year by following these easy-to-use tips and tricks. 1. Create a “Giving” budget. It’s always helpful to… Read more
