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Giving Tip
Develop a Giving Budget
Budget09As you plan your financial budget for 2009, don’t forget to include your charitable donations. Learn how to develop a giving budget, so that you’ll be much more effective in both helping charities advance their important work of serving the community ... more


Trust & Giving
Research Report: Minnesotans' Perceptions Of Charitable Organizations And Giving Habits
Trust.1_5While high-profile charity scandals in the past 10 years have threatened the public’s trust in charities, a statewide study by the Minnesota-based Charities Review Council reveals that seven out of 10 Minnesotans have a great deal or a fair amount of confidence in charitable organizations . . . more


In the News
Some charities see good news and bad in the economy
12/11/2008 3:00 PM
Minnesota Public Radio
How will the economy affect charities and its ability to serve the needs of the community? Listen to the Minnesota Public Radio's interview with Rich Cowles, executive director of the Charities Review Council of Minnesota ... more

Online guide to charitable giving
12/9/2008 1:00 PM
Star Tribune Dollar Duo
SmartGivers.org can help you decide which charity to donate to this year. View the video page here.

Pioneer Press Nonprofit Guide
11/29/2008 8:20 PM
Pioneer Press Nonprofit Guide
The Charities Review Council partnered with the Pioneer Press in its annual nonprofit guide supplement ... view guide


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What's New
New IRS Form 990 Nonprofit Resources
Don't be caught unprepared. Learn what has changed and the steps an organization must take this year in order to use the form next year ... more

Grantmaker Tools
New Grantmaker Tools section offer resources for grantmakers ... more

Charity Reviews
Invite charities for a review
Learn how to inform charities that you want them to be reviewed ... more