Fundraising galas out, quirky events in for charities -- chicagotribune.com

Fundraising galas out, quirky events in for charities -- chicagotribune.com: "While no one can say precisely how much of the $300 billion donated last year in the United States was raised through quirky methods, the trend toward innovative events is real, said Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals."