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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. While most donors report that tax policy isnt the primary motivation to give to charity, this shows how tax policy still shapes generosity. Plan Ahead Internally and Educate Yourself Get ready for 2025.

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Discussing a Change in Leadership with Your Donors

Blackbaud

Or maybe theyre disgruntled about a new policy, ruling, or direction and want you to weigh in.Because it is so easy to make a misstep, these conversations demand expert diplomacy. And most organizations are not ready. This allows you to respond sensitively to their concerns, but not to pass judgment or pass on inappropriate remarks.

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Bill To Pull Tax Exemptions Headed Back To Congress

The NonProfit Times

9495 was just nine votes short of passing at 256 yes and 145 no. Based on last week’s vote, it is expected to pass the House of Representatives. Such a policy would disregard the Constitutional principle of due process, various nonprofit leaders told The NonProfit Times on background. House Rules Committee will consider H.R

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Understanding Fiscal Agents: What They Do and When You Need One 

Wild Apricot

It works well for groups that aren’t yet ready to incorporate or don’t plan to become a formal nonprofit. All funds go through their bank accounts. The sponsor may manage staffing, set policies and represent your project publicly. Funders expect a full 501(c)(3) relationship, not just a pass-through.

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Avoid These 16 Common Nonprofit Audit Mistakes

Blackbaud

When you get a clean bill of health from your doctor, you can feel confident as you navigate through life. Conduct an internal control audit quarterly to ensure that your nonprofit is adhering to the policies you’ve set. You can also run through an audit preparation checklist to ensure you are as prepared as possible.

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Only the Top 1% of Nonprofits Accept Gifts of Real Estate

Planned Giving

Instead, it can structure the transaction so that the donor transfers title directly to the buyer through a directed close. In the next 20 years, over $85 trillion in equities will pass to the next generation. Establish a Real Estate Gift Acceptance Policy Define clear guidelines for evaluating and accepting properties.

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How to Evaluate Grant Opportunities: When to Say No to a Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

When you evaluate grant opportunities first through the lens of alignment, you protect your organization’s integrity and ensure that funding supports your mission rather than distracts from it. In both cases, passing and finding a better- aligned opportunity is more strategic. ” Read more about strong program design here.