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Study Shows How Changes to the Tax Code Could Affect Giving
By: Suzanne Perry A new Congressional Budget Office study is looking into how changes in the way donors calculate their tax deductions for charitable donations would affect giving—and the federal budget. The study examines options such as offering deductions to those who don’t itemize their tax returns, converting tax deductions for gifts into tax credits,…
Read MoreCAP’s President and Disaster Relief Team Help in Alabama
Christian Appalachian Project’s Disaster Relief Team has been in Marshall County, Alabama the past two weeks working to clear debris and repair homes from the devastating tornadoes that ripped through the state on April 27. The hours spent to quickly respond to the vast number of families in need totaled 6,764 hours over these 14…
Read MoreForbes Profiles the World’s Biggest Givers
The ranks of the world’s most generous philanthropists now include nineteen people who have given at least $1 billion to their foundations or charitable causes, up from fourteen in 2009, Forbes reports. In its second listing of the world’s most generous (in dollar terms) donors,Forbes found that more than two-thirds are from the United States and all but…
Read MoreEgypt revolt: Amnesty International urges deeper probe
By Jon Leyne BBC News, Cairo Egypt still has more work to do to give justice to those killed and injured during the rallies that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, Amnesty International says. In a report, Amnesty gives an account of human rights abuses during the unrest and urges a thorough inquiry. The rights group says…
Read MoreThe Humane Society of the U.S. Responds to the Recent Natural Disasters in our Country
The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team have deployed in several states, helping with animal rescue and care after disasters. Their team members sent quick updates on their recent work. Check out these dispatches from their Animal Rescue Team Field that chronicles their efforts ranging from Missouri to Georgia. Also, watch a…
Read MoreBoy Scouts of America Joins America’s Charities for Workplace Giving
Boy Scouts of America Joins America’s Charities CHANTILLY, Virginia—April 25, 2011 —The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the third-largest youth-serving organization in the United States with approximately four million youth and adult members, has joined America’s Charities to expand donor access to the BSA in workplace giving campaigns. The BSA is…
Read MoreChanging the Charitable Deduction Could Discourage the Most-Generous Donors
It is now obvious to most Americans that the nation faces unprecedented economic challenges as the gap continues to grow between the amount federal and state governments spend and the amount they collect in taxes. With growing political consensus on the need to reduce the deficit, it is no longer a question of “if” the…
Read MoreFacebook ‘Causes’ Launches New App to Help Fundraising
These days, it is almost impossible for a nonprofit (or any company, for that matter) to get away without a Facebook page. The social networking site is not only an invaluable resource to update followers on the latest news, but it can also be a good fundraising tool as well. And with the latest application…
Read MoreThe Whitman Walker Clinic is Now Whitman Walker Health
They are a Washington DC community health center specializing in HIV/AIDS care and lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender care. Their mission is to be the highest quality, culturally competent community health center serving greater Washington’s diverse urban community, including individuals who face barriers to accessing care, and with a special expertise in LGBT and HIV…
Read MoreNASCAR Announces New Nationwide Series Race: “Feed The Children 300”
Kentucky Speedway’s inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend will evolve into an awareness platform for Feed The Children when the non-profit relief organization serves as title sponsor of the NASCAR Nationwide Series “Feed The Children 300” on Friday, July 8. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Okla., Feed The Children delivers food, medicine, clothing and other necessities…
Read MoreHelping Out: Gaylord Giving targets food, education programs
Corporate philanthropy is one of our business essentials and not just a temporary business initiative. When we think about giving back to the community, we focus on three areas: in-kind gifts, financial gifts and volunteerism. We give to organizations such as the Alice Ferguson Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club, Meals on Wheels, Capital Area…
Read MoreInvesting in Impact: Combining Social and Financial Returns
Social impact investing — a concept frequently raised but not clearly defined or understood — presents a compelling opportunity for foundations and philanthropists to maximize the leverage and impact of their work. Innovative philanthropists with higher risk tolerances such as Pierre Omidyar, Jeff Skoll, and Bob Pattillo, along with leading foundations and social impact funds…
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