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News to Use! What Fundraisers Can Expect from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expiration

Gail Perry Group

In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which significantly altered the U.S. Small Donors : Those who were already taking the standard deduction prior to 2017 changed their giving behavior the least. About $4 billion in donations were "re-timed" to beat the new law's implementation. The post News to Use!

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How To Create Donation Tiers That Drive Donations

CauseVox

Thats where donation tiers come in. By using CauseVoxs free, easy to use fundraising platform you can set up customizable donation tiers , showing donors exactly what their gift accomplishes. Not sure how to define your donation tiers? We are going to dive into 5 types of donation tiers that engage donors and drive donations.

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Strategically Share Top Year-End Giving Options Nonprofit Donors May Not Be Aware Of

Clairification

It’s the bare minimum to tack “ this gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law ” onto the end of your appeal or bottom of your donation landing page. Ready to offer some astute year-end giving advice? It’s perceived as relatively meaningless ‘fine print’ that is mildly reassuring, but certainly not persuasive.

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The Elevator Opens: Are You Ready to Talk Planned Giving?

Planned Giving

Updated in 2003, 2008, 2017 and 2025. Pitch: Instead of cash, consider donating stock. Donating real estate can relieve you of maintenance, reduce your taxes, and create a lasting legacy. Pitch: With a trust, you donate an asset, receive income for life, and reduce capital gains tax. Originally Written in 1999.

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End-of-Year Giving Campaign: 13 Successful (Yet Underutilized) Strategies

CauseVox

Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day. Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts.

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Ready, Set, Go! Submit Your Story to Storymakers 2017

Tech Soup

Storymakers 2017 is here! The contest opens on September 5, and closes on October 31, 2017. Simply put, a good video or set of photos can make the difference and result in a donation or a supporter taking action on behalf of your nonprofit. Check out Storymakers 2017 and get a dose of your own nonprofit inspiration.

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How to Up Your Digital Marketing and Fundraising Game in 2017

Tech Soup

2017 is a great time to re-envision and reboot your efforts to keep in touch via email with your constituents, volunteers, and donors. If you're ready for more complex mobile optimization projects, this is your year to learn about media queries and fluid hybrid design. Engagement is your key to email success in 2017.