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A reminder for election year giving! While charitable donations remain steady during elections, sources predict that political contributions might impact your clients' charitable budgets. When discussing philanthropy plans for 2024, consider advising clients to adjust gift amounts due to increased demand for funding community nonprofits. Also, remind them that political donations are not tax deductible. It's a simple rule that can catch some off guard!

I have seen a few negative articles in the media recently about gift cards, and what happens to the leftover dollars after they expire. While Chuffed Gifts are NOT dollar value gift cards, and the vast majority of Gifts we sell are used at one of our awesome experience partners, there is a small percentage of our gifts that reach the 2-year mark without being used. So, we've set up an alternative outcome. Chuffed Gift recipients now have the choice of five awesome Kiwi charities to donate the value of their gift to: https://lnkd.in/gb-cnK-f We set up Chuffed Gifts to be an incredible gift with a great outcome for all, and this is the next step in that direction.

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Prepare for Taxmageddon! So says Sara Barba (colleague to our most recent guest Sandra Swirski), who is an expert federal policy consultant and lobbyist for charities, as well as a principal at Integer, LLC---and the latest guest on the Money to Give podcast series. The expiring tax cuts of 2025 are getting people anxious! There is a lack of education and understanding that members of Congress and their staff have about what the philanthropic sector really does. Worse, threats to the sector are NUMEROUS and a bit unknown until election day on November 5, 2024.  And, U.S. legislators may be looking to nonprofits as a source of revenue!  Yikes!  What is to happen?  How will things look a little different from the 2017 “pro-growth” mindset of legislators seven years ago? What can we collectively do about that?  The podcast is found on Apple: https://lnkd.in/eNsshtJb Or Spotify: https://lnkd.in/edUDy4Fj Or Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/edPREw5F You can also e-mail Sara at sbarba@integerpolicy.com or visit the philanthropy portion of her website at https://lnkd.in/gikHN3zA

Decorations are up, your Christmas sermon planning is in full swing, and in the midst of all the organizing and planning you have one more thing on your mind—end-of-year giving. 31% of charitable giving happens in December because for many donors this is the last chance to get their giving reflected on this year’s taxes, and for companies their fiscal year often ends in December. Anywhere you look this time of year, it’s common to see organizations putting together one big push for donations before January 1. However, churches and church leaders can often feel deterred from talking about this topic too much for fear of being pushy, seeming ungrateful, or to focus on other important reminders during the holiday season. While we want to be intentional about how we talk about finances, we also have a responsibility to think and talk about end-of-year giving in a way that honors our church’s mission and doesn’t let this opportunity go unnoticed. Here are a few tips on how to approach end-of-year giving: https://buff.ly/3sZUYLF

👶👧🧒 The Children's Advocacy Center provides vital support and resources to children and families who have experienced trauma or abuse. We believe that every child deserves love, care, and a chance to heal. And that's where YOU come in! 🙌 🎁📚 We are seeking donations of new items that will bring joy and comfort to these young individuals. Here are some suggested items you can donate: 1️⃣ Toys and Games: Help brighten their days with age-appropriate toys, stuffed animals, puzzles, board games, and art supplies. 2️⃣ Books: Foster their love for reading by donating new or gently used books for all age groups. Inspire their imaginations and provide an escape into the world of storytelling. 3️⃣ Clothing and Accessories: Children and teens often need new clothes due to growth or changes in their circumstances. You can contribute by donating new clothing, shoes, and accessories. 4️⃣ School Supplies: Help them succeed academically by providing new school supplies, backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, and other essentials. 5️⃣ Personal Care Items: Support their well-being by donating new toiletries, hygiene products, and personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and soap. 💙💚 Your generous donations will make a significant difference in the lives of these children and families , showing them that they are valued and cared for by their community. Let's come together and make a positive impact! 💙💚

🎁⛄Will the busy holiday season have you making multiple trips to Target for all the last minute meal supplies, gifts, and more? Did you know that every time you shop, you earn votes to support local nonprofits? 🎯 Now through December 31st, vote for FISH through the Target Circle program to help us earn a percentage of Target’s charitable giving this quarter. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds. Don’t forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign! 👉Note: FISH is only listed for the Denver-area Target locations. If you do not see us on the list of nonprofits, try temporarily changing your store location. #target #targetcircle #broomfield #giveback #holidayseason

Tip #5 from Maryann Fernandez:     👪 Establish a Grandparent / Grandchild philanthropy program for your family.     It’s easy: grandparents set aside a sum of money, each grandchild gives a donation (not necessarily a large sum) to the nonprofit of their choice, and children and grandparents come together to discuss the impact of the gifts.     The Benefit? It’s a meaningful way to transfer stories, share values, and strengthen bonds between the two generations.    Here’s a link to an interview with respected family wealth advisor, James E. Hughes Jr., talking about Grandparent / Grandchild philanthropy:  https://lnkd.in/e7KqYSb7     #philanthropy #giving #nonprofits #wealthmanagement #familybonding

Looking for a last-minute Hanukkah gift? We've got you covered! DJCF is proud to offer The Gift of Giving. These charitable gift cards enable the recipient to identify the nonprofit beneficiary of their choice - while you get the tax deduction associated with making that charitable donation. Watch this video to learn how DJCF Trustee Ann Kahn has used these as a tool for introducing her children and grandchildren to the Jewish tradition of tzedakah! https://lnkd.in/gECqA_xq

Asking people who haven’t recently been solicited could increase your donors by 7%. It’s all in the data. Our latest #GivingPulse report, supported by Fidelity Charitable®, provides a quarterly up-to-date, data-driven snapshot of how Americans feel about all forms of generosity, what they’re doing to support the causes they care about and what motivates them to get–and remain–involved. Give it a read: https://bit.ly/3Vne747