Proposed Law Would Allow Charitable Deduction Without Itemizing
A bill has been introduced in Congress that would allow taxpayers to use the charitable deduction whether or not they itemize on their taxes.
More Nonprofits Receive Bequests, and the Average Bequest Size Is Up
More nonprofits are receiving bequests and the average size of bequests is higher, according to a new survey from the Nonprofit Research Collaborative.
CGP Survey Shows Increase in Planned Gift Commitments
Good news! The most recent Gift Planner Profile survey from the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) shows that nearly two-thirds (65%)…
New Gift Annuity Rates Released; Increase Set for July 1
The American Council on Gift Annuities has announced the increased suggested maximum rates for gift annuities that are established after June 30 of this…
More Younger Donors Are Establishing Deferred Gift Annuities, Survey Finds
The biggest news coming out of the ACGA conference in Seattle last month is that gift annuity rates are going up for the first time since 2012. But there…
Gifts of Stock Help Nonprofits Dramatically Increase Their Fundraising
It is well known in the planned giving industry that programs which effectively solicit noncash assets - especially stocks - tend to do better than planned…
Blending Planned Gifts with Cash Is on the Rise
Here's a humorous true story that helps illustrate a new study's finding that blended gifts are increasing: ...
Wealthy Women Donors Will Go Public About Their Gifts in Order to Inspire Others
Planned giving officers regularly deal with donors who are reluctant to go public with their charitable gifts through donor stories and other publicity.…
Higher-Wealth Parents Influence Charity by Daughters Much More Than Sons
Adult daughters of higher-wealth parents are much more likely to give to charity if their parents give, whereas adult sons' charity does not depend on…