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Connor Jett, J.D.

Connor Jett, J.D.

Connor is a member of the Indiana Bar Association. He is also a Legal Editor/Writer at EDS, a gamer, and a talented cook. See his full bio on the Meet the Team page at endowdevelop.com.

  • Extra Income, Extra Taxes.
    Charitable Giving Can Offer Solutions.

    by Connor Jett, J.D. April 15, 2025
    by Connor Jett, J.D. April 15, 2025

    Most taxpayers are thrilled to receive unexpected income—until they calculate the impact it will have on their tax bill. Over 3 million Americans will…

  • Why Wait?
    Encourage Donors to Give Earlier in the Year.

    by Connor Jett, J.D. March 13, 2025
    by Connor Jett, J.D. March 13, 2025

    Tax Day is right around the corner, meaning many of your donors are thinking about ways to reduce next year’s tax bill. While the…

  • From Gratitude to Giving: The Highlights of the CLT

    by Connor Jett, J.D. November 27, 2024
    by Connor Jett, J.D. November 27, 2024

    Tomorrow, your current and future donors will gather with loved ones to give thanks for all the good in their lives. Charitable giving is…

  • Cryptocurrency owners want to donate. Are you ready?

    by Connor Jett, J.D. August 19, 2024
    by Connor Jett, J.D. August 19, 2024

    A whole new generation of donors is out there—donors who own cryptocurrency and want to use it to meet their charitable goals. But while…

  • Helping Donors Choose a Life Income Gift

    by Connor Jett, J.D. May 29, 2024
    by Connor Jett, J.D. May 29, 2024

    When donors choose to give to your organization, they want to make a positive difference and feel part of something bigger than themselves. They…

  • The Role of Charitable Giving in Financial Planning

    by Connor Jett, J.D. March 15, 2024
    by Connor Jett, J.D. March 15, 2024

    Baby boomers are poised to set off the largest generational wealth transfer in history, with a combined estimated value of over $70 trillion. This…

  • The Top Five Reasons for Donors to Consider a CGA Today

    by Connor Jett, J.D. January 16, 2024
    by Connor Jett, J.D. January 16, 2024

    Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) have a long history, but they are certainly not an outdated option. On the contrary, recent legislative and market forces…

  • Fractional Donations: Customizable Charitable Giving

    by Connor Jett, J.D. November 17, 2023
    by Connor Jett, J.D. November 17, 2023

    Fractional donations are not widely used but present a powerful, flexible option for donors who wish to give artwork (or, in some cases, land…

  • Supporting Generosity: Proposed Charitable Act Holds a Gift for Non-Itemizers

    by Connor Jett, J.D. May 18, 2023
    by Connor Jett, J.D. May 18, 2023

    The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created sweeping tax changes, including increasing the standard deduction and eliminating or capping many itemized deductions. Unfortunately,…

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