A Development Officer’s Perspective Editor’s note: Christine Sturm Kirk is a full-time law student at the University of Memphis School of Law and a part-time editorial staff member at The Sharpe Group. Before entering law school, Christine worked in non-profit development and public relations for more than 10 years, including positions at the American University, …Read More

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 ushered in an era of changes in charitable gift planning not seen since the late 1960s. While few provisions of that tax act dealt directly with charitable gift planning, other changes such as large increases in capital gains tax and the elimination of many commonly used tax avoidance methods …Read More

America’s lackluster economy in recent years has led to increased pressure on nonprofit organizations and institutions to generate the greatest amount of funding in the shortest period of time at the lowest possible cost. In light of that reality, those charged with raising funds for America’s nonprofits may ask themselves, “How can we afford to …Read More