by John Jensen There’s no doubt COVID-19 has had a major impact on nearly every facet of American life; not least of which has been the short- and long-term health of nonprofits. Some are predicting charitable giving will take a downturn in light of economic uncertainty, and many charitable organizations are searching for fundraising strategies …Read More
By Professor Christopher P. Woehrle, JD, LLM The spirit of Occam’s razor1 should drive gift options which benefit both charity and the donor. To relate to the context of gift planning, the complexity of a gift should not be increased without necessity driven by donor needs. Over the years I have noted how development professionals …Read More
In light of the continuing health crisis, Sharpe Group has cancelled all in-person seminars for 2020. As we begin the process of planning seminars for 2021, we will be monitoring the health conditions and CDC recommendations. Our greatest priority is the safety of our attendees and staff. In the meantime, we are making plans to …Read More
The “Philanthropy Puzzler” features gift questions fundraisers may encounter in the field, followed by solutions from our panel of experts. If you would like to send us your own “puzzler,” please email us at info@SHARPEnet.com with “Philanthropy Puzzler” in the subject line. Philanthropy Puzzler Marsha’s family didn’t have the money to send her to college …Read More
The American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) recently announced new suggested maximum charitable gift annuity rates, effective July 1, 2020. Generally, the recommended payout rates have been lowered by 0.3 to 0.5 percentage points, based on the donor’s age. This translates to a very slight reduction in the overall payment amount. To the right is …Read More
For all of us, fall is traditionally the busiest time of the year. This year, the final three months will be more critical than ever for charitable organizations that have been impacted by COVID-19 and the economic crisis. With hopes of a vaccine on the horizon, donors could have a more positive outlook this fall. …Read More
With the global pandemic of the past few months, all of us have experienced the importance of relationships and the challenge of maintaining them when we can’t be together face to face. In my own life, my wife has been in an assisted living facility suffering from advanced Parkinson’s disease. She is fortunate to receive …Read More