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"So far, people seem to be giving to 9/11 efforts on top of their other giving," says John Hicks of J.C. Geever, a development firm that helps libraries, schools, churches, and other nonprofits raise funds.

Other groups say that the tragedy disrupted their crucial fall fundraising and that their receipts are down sharply.

"There was this mad scramble for funds this fall," says Peter Bradley, president of the International Bible Society. "Those groups that had a direct connection to the 9/11 events did well. Those that didn't were left out in the cold."

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Related mainstream articles include:

Sept. 11 Fund to Distribute $75M — The Associated Press (Dec. 12, 2001)

Huge aid pool just adds to 9/11 turmoil — USA Today (Nov. 16, 2001)

Red Cross rethinks strategy — Business Courier (Nov. 16, 2001)

Red Cross reverses its policy on special fund — Chicago Tribune (Nov. 15, 2001)

Red Cross Accelerates Relief Efforts — The Washington Post (Nov. 14, 2001)

Red Cross Changes Sept. 11 Decision — The Associated Press (Nov. 14, 2001)

As Sept. 11 charity money is distributed, concerns of inequality arise — The Associated Press (Nov. 9, 2001)

What happened to the September 11 charitable donations? — CNN (Nov. 9, 2001)

Red Cross fends off fundraising criticism — Fox News (Nov. 7, 2001)

The Red Cross closes its Sept. 11 fund. Is that money helping? — Time (Oct. 28, 2001)

Previous Christianity Today articles on September 11 fundraising include:

Economic Slump, Terrorism Jolt GivingCharities unrelated to September 11 face a difficult year. (November 27, 2001)

Opinion Roundup: Christian Charities Worry About Donation PlungeRelief agencies watch for a decrease in giving and debate how to use 9.11.01 in appeals. (October 19, 2001)

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January 7 2002, Vol. 46, No. 1