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HOT OFF THE PRESS: A Golden Age of Philanthropy Still Beckons With a New $59 Trillion Target

iMarketSmart

This estimate assumes that estate taxes would revert to 2001 taxation levels with a $1 million exemption after 2012. Fundraising' . “Our current estimate of wealth transfer for the 2% growth scenario is $58.1 trillion in 2007 dollars for the 55-year period from 2007 through 2061 – 12% greater than our original estimate [$40.6

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Dr. Russell James’ Newest Textbook Giveaway

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Russell James’ latest textbook: “ Visual Planned Giving: An Introduction to the Law & Taxation of Charitable Gift Planning.”. This textbook is specifically designed for fundraisers or financial advisors seeking to expand their knowledge about charitable gift planning. Fundraising' LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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Why You Should Stop Emphasizing Tax Savings When Promoting Planned Gifts

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Related posts: >> eBook: The Law and Taxation of Charitable Gift Planning. >> Stop emphasizing tax benefits when you promote planned gifts. of the charitable estates in the U.S. will be non-taxable and most donors say that tax benefits are among the least influential factors in their decision making. LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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The Taxman Cometh, Part 1: The Downside of the 2017 Tax Bill for Nonprofits

The Agitator

Specifically, the Joint Committee of Taxation estimates that 28 million fewer people will take a charitable deduction, falling from about 30% of taxpayers to about 5% of taxpayers. If the standard deduction is bigger than itemized, fewer people will itemize. This means fewer people will get any tax benefit from donating to charities.

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Dr. Russell James’ Newest Textbook Giveaway

iMarketSmart

Russell James’ latest textbook: “ Visual Planned Giving: An Introduction to the Law & Taxation of Charitable Gift Planning.”. This textbook is specifically designed for fundraisers or financial advisors seeking to expand their knowledge about charitable gift planning. Fundraising' LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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Wisdom on fundraising during a downturn

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

We recently were lucky enough to have Kim Klein share with Network for Good her wisdom on fundraising. The woman is an entertaining encyclopedia of fundraising smarts. This is a very nice provision that allows you to avoid taxation and still claim the donation, so it’s kind of a double tax advantage.&#.

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What to do instead of the crusty old estate planning seminars you run hoping to generate planned gifts?

iMarketSmart

Recommendations. >> 10 Ways to Deliver Value to Your Major Donors and Planned Giving Prospects. >> Visual Planned Giving eBook: An Introduction to the Law & Taxation of Charitable Gift Planning by Dr. Russell James J.D., Rather, everyone likes to think about the future! LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW AND/OR SHARE IT! Tweet this!