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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. Here's what else we've learned about TCJA's impact: Lower Tax Rates: Result in a higher perceived cost of giving, with donors feeling less incentivized to offset tax burdens through philanthropy. Keep nurturing those major donors.

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Affinity Eats Capacity for Breakfast: The Fundraiser’s Guide to Transformational Giving

The Fundraiser Coach

For example: A nonprofit identifies a high-capacity individual through wealth screening and begins outreach efforts. After their passing, the nonprofit learns they left their entire estate — valued at $2.5 Build Genuine Relationships Affinity is discovered through meaningful engagement and grows through trust.

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Family Fun, Strong Communities, and Grant Funding

GrantNews

As we progress into 2025, strong families should be our number one community focus. It’s also important to uphold family traditions and cultural heritage, and pass core values down from one generation to the next. Real family fun means spending time together promoting overall well-being through shared laughter and connection.

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Last Chance April Grants – Get One Before They’re Gone!

GrantNews

If you’ve ever found the perfect grant only to realize the deadline had already passed, you know how frustrating that can be. GrantWatch wants to be part of your success with a special list of over 300 grants and other funding opportunities with deadlines of April 30, 2025. Last Chance April Grants and In-Kind Donations 1.

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What Is Fundraising? An Introduction for Nonprofits

Blackbaud

Below, we cover everything from different types of fundraising to upcoming trends for 2025. Planned Giving Fundraising Planned giving, also known as legacy gifts, involves donors committing future gifts, often after their passing, to benefit both the donor (through tax advantages) and the organization (by securing long-term resources).

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Turning Waste into Beautiful Art

Tech Soup

The amount of waste worldwide has doubled since 1960, and is predicted by the World Bank to rise by 70 percent by 2025. " By tackling the issue of waste in America through creative expression, C3 is able to reach community members on a deeply personal level. Is this a really a big deal?

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What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” We will empower our supporters to be champions of our cause through engagement and through our volunteer opportunities. Looking forward to implementing some important tasks in 2025!

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