Charity's Share From Shopping Raises Concern

This New York Times article highlights the rising concern regarding building a donation into the purchase of items. Concerns are that such giving is unregulated and, in most cases, unaccountable.

Read this 12.13.07 article by Stephanie Strom from the New York Times.

Embedded Giving Regulations

Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, announced plans on Friday to introduce legislation next week to better regulate embedded giving, the fast-growing fund-raising practice that involves building a gift to charity into everyday purchases.

Full text article by Stephanie Strom is available via the New York Times, 12.16.07.