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Ancestor in the Making: A Future Where Philanthropy’s Legacy Is Stopping the Bad and Building the New

NonProfit Quarterly

1 A version of this story was previously presented as part of remarks made at CHANGE Philanthropy, in 2021. These new laws channeled philanthropic assets into municipal bonds and community development loan funds, which stabilized local municipalities. 2 It has been edited for publication here. The year is 2053.

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Now Available: Dr. Russell James’ Visual Planned Giving Textbook, Updated for the 2018 Tax Law

iMarketSmart

Specifically designed for fundraisers seeking to expand their knowledge about charitable gift planning, here’s a quick snapshot of the great information included: An easy-to-understand introductory book that addresses all of the major topics in planned giving law and taxation, written in plain English. LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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

The Agitator

The new tax law increases the amount you can take as a standard deduction on your taxes. 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. Third, we are pushing for a culture of philanthropy.

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Why You Should Stop Emphasizing Tax Savings When Promoting Planned Gifts

iMarketSmart

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.

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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!

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How to Restore the Care in Long-Term Nursing Care

NonProfit Quarterly

Second, Social Impact Bonds help organizations raise funds for socially oriented projects from the backing of private, public, and/or investors interested in philanthropy (Joy and Shields 2013). The Global Social Enterprise Lawmaking Phenomenon: State Initiatives on Purpose, Capital, and Taxation.” We flesh out each below. Mikesell, J.

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How to Lower the ‘Cost’ of Philanthropy So Your Supporters Donate Major Gifts of Assets

iMarketSmart

I was fresh out of law school. Visual planned giving in color: An introduction to the law & taxation of charitable gift planning. The post How to Lower the ‘Cost’ of Philanthropy So Your Supporters Donate Major Gifts of Assets appeared first on MarketSmart. Byron Kennedy shares this story.[2].