The thoughts of the Charitable Giving Coalition’s members remain with those suffering from the devastation of super Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda). The storm, one of the strongest ever recorded, has caused widespread destruction and loss of life in
Two Studies Underline Importance of Preserving Charitable Deduction
By The Charitable Giving Coalition The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 400 study reveals that many of the country’s biggest nonprofits are still struggling to compensate for fundraising losses they have been suffering since the start of the Great Recession.
Nonprofit Leaders Highlight Sector’s Importance on “Protect Giving Day”
By The Charitable Giving Coalition On November 20, Washington, D.C. will be flooded with a diverse range of nonprofit and charitable sector leaders who will urge lawmakers to preserve the charitable tax deduction. The Charitable Giving Coalition sent a letter Thursday to
‘Protect Giving Day’ Set for November 20 in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hundreds of front-line nonprofit and charitable sector leaders representing thousands of communities will gather in Washington, D.C. on November 20 for “Protect Giving Day” to urge lawmakers to protect the charitable tax deduction. The event comes as
Letter to Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy and Congressman Jim Himes
This post originally appeared on the Council on Foundations Re: Philanthropy blog. The following letter, reproduced with permission, was sent by Juanita T. James, president and CEO of the Fairfield County Community Foundation, to her representatives in Congress. If you
Philanthropists Step Up When Government Shuts Down
By The Charitable Giving Coalition In a move exemplifying the vital role of philanthropy in difficult times, philanthropists Laura and John Arnold committed $10 million to continue funding for Head Start services impacted by the government shutdown. More than 7,000 children from
Alliance for Charitable Reform Interviews Rhett Butler About Faith-Based Philanthropy
In a new video released by the Alliance for Charitable Reform, ACR Director of Communications Marques Chavez speaks to Rhett Butler, government liaison for the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions, about the newly-formed Faith and Giving Coalition and its mission
100 Years of Giving
By Vikki Spruill This week marks the 100th anniversary of the law exempting charitable activity from taxation — now referred to as Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Over the last century, this exemption contributed, more than any other
Alliance for Charitable Reform Interviews Robert Sharpe About the Charitable Deduction
In a new video released by the Alliance for Charitable Reform, ACR Director of Communications Marques Chavez speaks to Robert Sharpe, President of the Sharpe Group, about donor motivation, the history of philanthropy, and the implications of possible changes to
IRFA Makes a Great Case for the Charitable Deduction
A recent piece featured on the Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance website examines the unique tax concerns faced by faith-based organizations. In “Tax Reform is About More Than Taxes,” Stanley Carlson-Thies highlights how religious institutions and the communities they serve are especially impacted by the