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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. Plan Ahead Internally and Educate Yourself Get ready for 2025. Keep nurturing those major donors.

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

Clairification

Ready to offer some astute year-end giving advice? You may recall the Tax Reform Act of 2017 significantly reduced the incentive to itemize by roughly doubling the standard deduction and making this option more attractive for more taxpayers. Don’t Lead with “Get Your Year-End Tax Deduction” This strategy is pretty much a dinosaur.

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

Planned Giving

Updated in 2003, 2008, 2017 and 2025. The post The Elevator Opens: Are You Ready to Talk Planned Giving? Originally Written in 1999. You get in the elevator to head up to the 12th floor. A prospect youve always wanted to talk to enters at the third floor. He recognizes you and says: Ive seen you before.

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Key Trends Shaping Major Gift Fundraising in 2025

Gail Perry Group

With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 set to expire, we can expect lots of discussion and controversy about the rules governing charitable deductions. Ready to Take Action? Economic and Legislative Uncertainty Potential changes to tax laws and possible cuts in government funding are creating uncertainty for nonprofits.

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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. Check out Storymakers 2017 and get a dose of your own nonprofit inspiration. TechSoup believes that nonprofits must have not only access to technology, but also the capacity to tell their story through video and images. spanhidden.

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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.

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Your Local Tech4Good Club Is Ready to Help

Tech Soup

So don't be nervous — we're ready to create amazing tech training and networking events in your community! Monday, April 3, 2017. Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Thursday, April 6, 2017. Monday, April 10, 2017. Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Wednesday, April 12, 2017.