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Tue May 28
Michigan nonprofits: Bring back charitable tax credit in budget talks
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Wed May 22
Anonymous gifts are common. But a climate group says a $10 million gift it got is an all-out mystery
Source: AP
Fri April 19
New Report Finds Giving Circles Are Moving Significant Money, a Hopeful Sign for Civil Society
Source: Inside Philanthropy