Fundraising During the COVID-19 Crisis
As we continue to monitor developments regarding COVID-19, we hope that everyone in our community remains healthy and safe. The situation is fluid and its impact on our communities will continue to evolve. There is no question that this represents a period of significant change for our country. To that extent and through conversations that
Read More...5 Philanthropy Trends To Watch in 2020
As we begin the new decade, my colleagues and I continue to focus on engagement strategies to succeed in today’s rapidly shifting philanthropic landscape. See below for TAG’s 5 Trends to Address list: Transparency is King With increased access to information regarding non-profit effectiveness and impact, donors are becoming more discerning and moving their philanthropic
Read More...Donor Advised Funds Are Here To Stay
Donor Advised Funds (DAF) attracted an unprecedented surge of 2019 philanthropy. More and more individuals—at all giving levels–used this efficient vehicle to advance their philanthropy last year. When DAFs first gained traction, many nonprofits and prognosticators feared their advent would result in fewer and smaller distributions. However, since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of
Read More...Sustaining Faith-Based Organizations: The Need and the Opportunity
Recently, while reviewing the trends in philanthropy and giving among the various not-for-profit sectors, the broad faith-based category (categorized as "Religion" by Giving USA) caught our eye, and revealed several thoughtful takeaways.
Read More...Passion Projects: A New Era of Philanthropy
In today's world, a growing concern is stirring regarding the idea that philanthropy - the concept of charitable giving to support nonprofit organizations and, in turn, people - is detrimental to our society.
Read More...What’s the Deal with Donor-Advised Funds?
Giving USA's 2018 report, The Data on Donor-Advised Funds, provides new insights into the impact donor-advised funds have on philanthropy.
Read More...Deep Dive: Giving USA 2018
Giving USA Foundation has released its highly anticipated annual report on giving, and 2017 was the most charitable year yet.
Read More...Annual Funds are Changing in Education – Are You Ready?
It's a fact - college tuitions at 4-year private institutions across this country have increased at a fierce pace! The average annual increase in college tuition from 1980-2014 grew by nearly 260% compared to an approximate 120% increase in all consumer items.
Read More...How Will Tax Reform Affect Your Philanthropic Revenue in 2018?
With the passing of the nation's first major tax overhaul in over 30 years, now is a good time to examine what the Tax Reform and Jobs Act of 2017 means for charitable organizations.
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