Since 1986, area nonprofits have had a more effective outreach, thanks to The Dallas Morning News Charities and its generous donors. This year, the campaign received the largest single donation in its history from the Katherine Carmody Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. The $500,000 donation brings the total raised to $1,684,955 - the second highest in the history of the campaign and the 14th year it has raised more than $1 million.