The Chronicle, 9/15/2005: Fund Raisers Fear That the Economy Could Stumble -- and So Will Donations

The Chronicle, 9/15/2005: Fund Raisers Fear That the Economy Could Stumble -- and So Will Donations: "fund Raisers Fear That the Economy Could Stumble -- and So Will Donations

By Holly Hall

Hurricane Katrina has many fund raisers worried about the possibility of short-term fund-raising problems and longer-lasting challenges.

Many charities that are not involved in the relief operation can expect a temporary dip in contributions as gasoline prices soar and people open their wallets to help hurricane victims. Such dips occurred after the 2001 terrorist attacks and December tsunamis, according to philanthropy researchers."