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News to Use! What Fundraisers Can Expect from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expiration

Gail Perry Group

Written by Gina Vaughn, Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which significantly altered the U.S. While most donors report that tax policy isnt the primary motivation to give to charity, this shows how tax policy still shapes generosity. Stay sharp.

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How to Start a Planned Giving Program: A Comprehensive Guide

Center for Major Gifts

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of starting a planned giving program. Bequests A bequest is simply a term for a gift made through a will.

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Taking the Fear out of Grant Management: Conflict of Interest By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

This can include finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators (among others). However, many state and local government grants are pass-through funding from federal agencies and held to the same rules and regulations. A good COI policy will include provisions for regular COI training.

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Using Inkind Donations To Help You Grow Your Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

When looking at donations through the lens of convenience, cash is king, meaning monetary donations are always easier to manage than inkind donations. Go through your list and highlight things you might be able to get as inkind donations. Encourage the donor to consult their tax professional.

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Understanding Probate: A Comprehensive Guide to the Probate Process

Planned Giving

However, this essential procedure plays a critical role in ensuring that a loved one’s wishes are honored after they pass away. The church courts handled probate issues, ensuring that the deceased’s soul was cared for through proper distribution of their estate. Assets that must go through probate are known as probate assets.

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What Nonprofits and Libraries Can Learn from Zappos Culture

Tech Soup

The tour was organized by a group of library consultants from Kixal, Anneal, and Clarion Collaborative. Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. She told me she had just started working a few weeks ago and passed the customer service course.

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How to Write a Super Set of Nonprofit Bylaws: Part 3

GrantNews

This step will require feedback from various stakeholders and legal consultation to ensure compliance. All of your conflict of interest policies and clauses dictating fiscal policies and emergency provisions are in place. Here’s the Breakdown: Seek legal help: Reach out to a lawyer or legal consultant who is an expert.