Giving USA Results a Reminder To Focus on Legacy, Non-Cash Gifts

Posted by askirvin on Jul 20, 2023 12:27:38 PM

By Lisa M. Chmiola, CFRE, CSPG

The annual Giving USA report was released a few weeks ago, and there’s been much buzz about 2022 as a bad year for fundraising. It’s hard to ignore the numbers: individual giving is down to 64% of all gifts, and those gifts decreased 13.4% in 2022 from 2021 when adjusted for inflation. (Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy, “4 Takeaways from Giving USA and More.”)

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Heads Up Gift Planners: Keep an Eye on Year-end Legislation

Posted by rshafis on Nov 30, 2021 04:22:40 PM

As we approach the end of 2021, there are some things that every charitable gift planner should be watching out for as December 31 gets closer.

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Leading through a pandemic: Q&A with Jon Abrams, CGP Chair

Posted by kturner on Jan 29, 2021 03:40:06 PM

CGP is pleased to welcome Jon Abrams as the 2021 national board chair. This is Jon’s fourth year on the board. He serves as Director, Gift Planning for the Central Atlantic and Northeast Divisions of the American Red Cross. He is a current member and past president of the Planned Giving Group of New England. In a recent Q&A with CGP, he shared his perspectives and vision for the upcoming year.

What will you focus on during your year as chair?
The board will continue its focus on four important activities. 

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CGP Town Hall with guest Perry Wasserman

Posted by kturner on Aug 12, 2020 11:06:28 AM

During the July 31 CGP Town Hall, CGP Advocacy consultant and Managing Director of 501c Strategies, Perry Wasserman provides up to date information on legislation related to the nonprofit sector that is currently active in Congress. Gain insight into the legislative process as Congress wrestles with another round of COVID. Active legislation affecting the charitable sector includes bills to expand the above the line charitable deduction and the Legacy IRA Act.

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Senate Passes HR 748: COVID-19 relief package

Posted by perry.wasserman on Mar 27, 2020 12:00:00 AM

On March 25 the Senate approved a $2 trillion aid package (HR 748) to address the economic fallout from the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by a 96-0 vote. The bill, which is the third legislative relief package to address COVID-19, now goes to the House where Speaker Pelosi has said it will be taken up Friday “with strong bipartisan support.” President Trump has indicated he will promptly sign the measure into law when he receives it.

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Final 2019 Legislative Session Update

Posted by perry.wasserman on Dec 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Yesterday, The House approved a massive spending and tax package (HR 1158, HR 1865) that includes several important provisions affecting the work of charitable fundraisers.  The Senate is expected to follow suit this week, and White House aides have indicated President Trump will sign the two measures into law before a temporary spending bill expires at midnight on Friday. 

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Uncertainty Continues Late into Final 2018 Legislative Session

Posted by perry.wasserman on Dec 19, 2018 12:00:00 AM

From completing work on pending appropriations bills to a landmark overhaul of criminal sentencing laws, the week before Christmas on Capitol Hill will go down as a hectic one, to say the least.  Lawmakers are also trying to make some headway on various tax measures and extend and/or reauthorize a number of important government programs, all against a backdrop of dwindling legislative days and the likely absences of lame-duck lawmakers not coming back next year. 

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Uncertainty Continues Late into Final 2018 Legislative Session

Posted by perry.wasserman on Dec 19, 2018 12:00:00 AM

From completing work on pending appropriations bills to a landmark overhaul of criminal sentencing laws, the week before Christmas on Capitol Hill will go down as a hectic one, to say the least.  Lawmakers are also trying to make some headway on various tax measures and extend and/or reauthorize a number of important government programs, all against a backdrop of dwindling legislative days and the likely absences of lame-duck lawmakers not coming back next year. 

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What to Watch in November

Posted by perry.wasserman on Oct 10, 2018 12:00:00 AM

With under one month to go before a historic midterm election, Democrats could take control of the House in 2019 and may even stand an outside chance of gaining power in the Senate.  But, as Republicans in Congress prepare for this potential “blue wave” on November 6th, they have pressed ahead in September on a vast array of matters, making some significant progress on a number of issues following their annual summer break. 

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What to Watch in November

Posted by perry.wasserman on Oct 10, 2018 12:00:00 AM

With under one month to go before a historic midterm election, Democrats could take control of the House in 2019 and may even stand an outside chance of gaining power in the Senate.  But, as Republicans in Congress prepare for this potential “blue wave” on November 6th, they have pressed ahead in September on a vast array of matters, making some significant progress on a number of issues following their annual summer break. 

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