Charities Have Plenty of Opportunity to Advance Giving Despite Tax Law Losses
The idea that the tax deduction is available only to a few rich people won’t pass the laugh test. But before charities say that, they need to demonstrate they understand why people are skeptical of their behavior.
Charities Need to Increase Giving, Not Just Ask for Tax Breaks
Charities would have a stronger case to take to lawmakers if they started a national campaign to increase donations — and encouraged people to give from their wealth, not their income.
Beyond the Charitable Deduction: How Congress Can Spur Giving
Charities are worried about the tax overhaul the president has promised. But they also should seize the opportunity to push for changes on other fronts that could be equally important.
An April 15 Deadline for Charitable Giving Would Be a Boon to Nonprofits
All the research, plus some real-life fundraising experience, suggests that moving the deadline would lead to an overall increase in the sums Americans give annually.