Monthly Archives: April, 2012
Death and Taxes
Nothing is certain, it is said, except death and taxes. Now that another tax season has come and gone – and legislative changes to the charitable income tax deduction have again been proposed – those of us in the development field can also count on speculation about the extent to which tax considerations drive planned [...]
Happy National Volunteer Week!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many dedicated volunteers so generously giving of their time, talent, and treasure our the nation’s not-for-profit organizations. While I respectfully submit that it is impossible to place a value on this priceless gift of time, it is nonetheless interesting and impressive to try. Independent Sector [...]
An Encouraging Barometer
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Heart of Florida United Way boasted a jump of 10% in its annual campaign. Like many charities, the organization experienced a drop in giving as a result of the great recession, but – in what could be seen as yet another sign that the economy is recovering – experienced [...]
Philanthropy and the Global Financial Recovery
The 2012 Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances, released by Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Prosperity, shows significant growth in charitable support for developing countries. The Center’s Director, Dr. Carol Adelman, points out that, “that private philanthropy and remittances to the developing world now dwarf official government aid.” 2010 data (the most recent available) shows [...]
