The Sharpe Team kicks off a new year with their own personal resolutions. Will Dixon Create one art piece a month and increase my proficiency with some of Adobe’s new suite programs.   Grant Miller Better recognize when “perfectionism” is really just procrastination.  Learn more about nontraditional planned giving vehicles, such as the qualified terminal …Read More

You may have a list of your personal New Year’s resolutions—eat better, exercise, find joy. We have some resolutions for your planned giving program. 1. More for you? Those of us who work in fundraising generally consider ourselves and our compensation middle class. The tax legislation passed last year not only avoided tax increases for …Read More

On January 1, 2026, most of the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Act took effect. This legislation that was passed last summer extended the prior tax laws that were scheduled to “sunset” at the end of 2025 and added and modified additional provisions to benefit millions of seniors, children, working families and those who …Read More

Print marketing can be a significant investment. Here are some important tips to make sure your printed communications make an impact. Maximize your budget dollars by updating your donor data (age, wealth, marital status, deceased append, etc.). This will save you money on both printing and postage while allowing you to focus your time on …Read More

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces changes related to charitable giving that take effect for the 2026 tax year: A Universal Deduction for Non-Itemizers. Tax filers taking the standard deduction will enjoy a universal deduction of $1,000 ($2,000 for joint filers). Contributions must be made in cash. Contributions to donor advised funds are …Read More