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Rounding Up and Embedded Giving

by Ross Weber — last modified Aug 19, 2009 05:05 PM
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Pros And Cons Of Checkout Line Donations

Charities are turning to the digital key pads at retailers' checkout lanes to help fundraise. Customers are especially happy to give if the charity is related to the business. For example, a pet rescue group raising money at a high-end dog food store. But charities might be losing out on the bigger dollars that come from actually knowing who's giving.

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Ross comes to TCAG from Wisconsin by way of Washington, D.C., where, after graduating from The George Washington University with a degree in international affairs, he oversaw communications activities for an elected official and state government relations efforts for Fortune 500 and non-profit organizations.