Your Next Major Donor Is Probably Already Volunteering for You
Nearly 8 in 10 people ages 12 to 25 participate in some form of community service. They organize donation drives. They show up consistently. They already believe in the work....
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Apr 21st 2026
Giving Doesn’t Change. Conditions Do. Here’s How to Respond.
Federal tax policy is shifting — and that shift could reduce charitable giving by $5 to $7 billion annually, according to recent projections. That’s a number worth paying attention to....
Apr 21st 2026
Big and small, there is something for every giver
As your 2026 fundraising and donor stewardship efforts begin in earnest, it’s worth focusing on developing specific strategies for high-income and affluent donors on one hand, and entry-level donors on...
Jan 7th 2026
Good news about donor-advised funds
Understandably, nonprofits often worry that donor-advised funds may delay or diminish their donors’ contributions. In reality, though, donor-advised funds can be very helpful to boost financial support for your mission....
Oct 6th 2025
Engaging corporate donors in the OBBBA era
The dust is settling on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025. Charities are beginning to wrap their arms around the new law’s...
Oct 6th 2025
On repeat: How recurring donations can inspire legacy gifts
These days, it seems as though there’s a subscription for anything you need. A recent study noted that the average consumer holds approximately 4.5 entertainment streaming subscriptions alone. With the...
Jul 16th 2025
Bequest giving was down. Does it matter?
No doubt you’ve seen the news that bequest giving declined by 4.4% in 2024, according to the just-released Giving USA report. As a nonprofit professional, though, you know that bequest...
Jul 16th 2025
Apr 7th 2025
EPIC Omnibus Legislation Enacted with Sweeping EPIC Amendments
The EPIC Omnibus bill was signed into law on February 21, 2024, and takes immediate effect. 2024 PA 1. The new law, put forward by the Probate and Estate Planning Section...
Feb 21st 2024