Increasing numbers of nonprofit organizations are trying to reach out to younger donors. Is your organization doing the same? If so, you should review The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s recent report on how to attract and keep younger donors. The main takeaway of the report is that donors in their 20s and early 30s don’t have …
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The Devil is in the Details
How carefully do you follow IRS rules when making a charitable donation? We’ve posted before about the importance of charities providing adequate acknowledgments to donors, but the duty isn’t just one-sided. If you are making a charitable donation, it is just as important for you to follow the rules. Wondering how bad it could be …
Swing for the Fences!
Los Angeles Social Venture Partners is making its annual call for unique nonprofits to apply to Social Innovation Fast Pitch. Accepted nonprofits participate in a two month training and mentoring program culminating with the Fast Pitch competition on October 24 where over $35,000 in grant money will be up for grabs. The deadline to apply …
Do Politics Affect Charitable Giving?
A new study from Rice University says YES. The results show that Americans are more likely to donate to a charity that reflects the moral foundations of their political affiliation (the full study will appear in the International Journal of Research in Marketing: Special Issue on Consumer Identities). Case in point, the study found self-identifying …
Will Pease Disturb the Peace?
Nonprofit leaders throughout the country are holding their collective breath waiting for the answer. A few months ago, we told you about the charitable deduction limitation scare caused by Obama’s budget plan. The panic resided when Obama clarified that the charitable deduction was not being targeted for reduction. But the so-called “Pease” limitation is now …
IRS Increases Scrutiny of 501(c)(3) Political Activity During Election Cycle
Our clients often ask whether they can participate in legislative and political activity. While we encourage clients to lobby on behalf of their interests within the limits prescribed by law (see our previous post), 501(c)(3) organizations cannot engage in activity that supports or opposes candidates for public office. As you know from reading our previous …