Kim Klein

I've been so focused on the giving side of things lately that I haven't spent as much time on the asking side.  Nonprofits are hurting.  Estimates are that giving was down 30% in October alone - I can't imagine what November and December are going to look like.  Stories like this one about Goodwill Industries are becoming typical; basically donations are down and demand for services are up. 

However, ironically, maybe even paradoxically, the Chronicle reports that while gift buying is down people still intend to give to their favorite caues this holiday season.  Read more »