The IRS has issued proposed regulations that would implement the statutory exception to the “contemporaneous written acknowledgement” requirement for substantiating charitable…
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Fundraising, Charitable Giving and Grantmaking
IRS Finalizes Regulations on Foreign Grant-making by Private Foundations
This week, the IRS finalized regulations that simplify the process of private foundation grants to foreign non-governmental organizations. The regulations…
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Should University Endowments Have a Payout Requirement?
An opinion piece in yesterday’s New York Times proposed an interesting idea: subjecting larger university endowments (those in excess of $1…
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The 3rd Edition of Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado Is Now Available
The Colorado Nonprofit Association has released its Principles and Practices of Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado, 3rd Edition and made it…
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Focus on Charity Resilience: Study Highlights Positive Changes in Grantmaking Strategy
An ongoing issue for grantmakers is where to focus their dollars for greatest impact. Recently, it appears that more grantmaking…
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For Last-Minute Donations, Keep Child Care Contribution Credit in Mind
With the end of the year fast approaching, many are looking to round out their charitable contributions. The Child Care…
READ MORE Colorado Gives Day: Get in on Supporting Colorado Nonprofits!
Next Tuesday, December 9, is Colorado Gives Day, an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. This year…
READ MORE New Deal a Key Step Toward Permanent IRA Charitable Rollover
It looks like the IRA charitable rollover may be permanently extended, if a deal between House and Senate negotiators announced…
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Effect of GOP Gains on Philanthropy Still Uncertain
This year’s mid-term elections resulted in a shift of Senate control to Republicans, as well as a stronger hold on…
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Nonprofit Revenue Streams: It Doesn’t Have to be One or the Other
As social enterprise has continued to gain traction, many more nonprofits are considering whether they can (or should) move away…
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