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  • Donor Outreach Topics for This Year and Next

    by Amy Rector September 4, 2025
    by Amy Rector September 4, 2025

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) redefines the tax landscape around charitable giving, creating both expanded opportunities and subtle new limits. As donors…

  • Converting Year-End Donors into Legacy Supporters

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 21, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 21, 2025

    Year-end donors are more than seasonal givers—they’re potential legacy builders. Their loyalty, paired with the season’s spirit of generosity, makes this the perfect time…

  • Planning ahead: Insights from Giving USA 2025

    by Marina Cooper August 11, 2025
    by Marina Cooper August 11, 2025

    Giving USA Foundation’s annual report provides valuable insights into the state of charitable giving in the United States. Researched and written by the Indiana…

  • How to Inspire Legacy Gifts

    by Oni Harton, J.D. August 1, 2025
    by Oni Harton, J.D. August 1, 2025

    Welcome to National Make-a-Will Month! We know that adding a charitable gift to a new or existing will is easy, straightforward, and meaningful. Better…

  • Gift Planning After the OBBBA

    by Amy Rector July 18, 2025
    by Amy Rector July 18, 2025

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings long-awaited clarity to tax and estate planning. It also…

  • Frequently Asked Questions About the Change to QCD Reporting

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. July 2, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. July 2, 2025

    Why are qualified charitable distributions popular? Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) are a valuable giving tool for IRA owners age 70½ or older who do…

  • Five Ways to Soar During the Summer Slump

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. June 12, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. June 12, 2025

    When the weather heats up, nonprofits often experience a cooldown in giving and donor engagement. This “summer slump” is well documented: • An analysis…

  • Life Insurance: A Comfortable Gift Option for Changing Times

    by Marina Cooper May 27, 2025
    by Marina Cooper May 27, 2025

    In today’s uncertain economy, many donors are looking for ways to support the causes they care about without putting a strain on their day-to-day…

  • 6 Tips for Donor Communication in Uncertain Times

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 14, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 14, 2025

    Your donors have an amazing capacity for generosity. The current economic fears and fluctuations will not put a halt to philanthropy, but they are…

  • Strategic Giving Options: Helping Donors Choose Between a Donor-Advised Fund and a Private Foundation

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 30, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 30, 2025

    Two of the most common giving options for wealthy families are donor-advised funds (DAFs) and private foundations. Both involve an initial contribution of assets…

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