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We often invite readers to provide feedback to issues about what is happening in the nonprofit arena. Here are some recent ones and what readers said

Study Finds Online Donors are Younger, More Generous
The number of online donors is growing. But who are these donors?

Giving USA Releases Report On Charitable Giving for 2005
Giving USA has released its annual report on charitable giving for 2005.

Public Opinion About Nonprofits Turns Negative but Giving Continues
The most recent Harris Interactive DonorPulse survey found that the public's trust of nonprofits has been affected by recent scandals.

A Reality Check for Nonprofit Professionals and Leaders
Those of us inside the nonprofit sector sometimes lose sight of the people we serve, from our clients to our donors to our volunteers. A recent study by Public Agenda reminds us where our priorities must lie.

Data On US Giving for 2004
Giving USA provides an annual report on charitable giving. Here are key points from the 2005 report which covers 2004.

NCCS-National Center for Charitable Statistics
Part of the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute, NCCS is a national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the US. Find statistics on charitable giving patterns or information at the state level.

ARNOVA--Assoc. for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Volunt
ARNOVA is a membership organization dedicated to research about the nonprofit sector, philanthropy and volunteerism. The group holds an annual conference, has a career center at its website, and sells publications. Publishes the Nonprofit and voluntary Sector Quarterly

The Independent Sector
A trove of information on the nonprofit sector. Has many statistics and research studies on its site. A membership organization but much of the information is available to the general public.

Council On Foundations
The Council on Foundations (COF) is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grantmaking foundations and giving programs worldwide. Excellent magazine that can be read online. Keeps tabs on charitable trends and issues.