This week, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project released their fourth quarter fundraising report for 2020, which tracks changes in donors, donations and donor retention year over year. The report showed a 7.3 percent increase in donors and a 10.6 percent increase
Charitable Giving Coalition Supports the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) applauds the introduction of the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act by a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers. The bill would increase the cap on the temporary universal charitable deduction from $300/$600
Charitable Giving Coalition Supports the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) chair Brian Flahaven released the following statement in response to Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) reintroducing the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 1081), which will incentivize all taxpayers to give
Charitable Giving Coalition Sends Letter to Lawmakers on Priorities for the 117th Congress
The Charitable Giving Coalition sent the following letter to Senate and House leaders and tax writers, sharing with them recent data on charitable giving and encouraging Congress to expand and extend the universal charitable deduction. You can find a PDF of
Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report Shows Increase in Giving in Third Quarter of 2020
On December 22, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project released their report on charitable giving in the third quarter of 2020. The report showed an increase in donations – up 7.6 percent – and donors – up 6 percent – during the
Charitable Giving Coalition Looks Ahead to 2021 as Season of Giving Concludes
As the giving season of one of the most historic years on record comes to an end, we look back on the challenges and victories the charitable sector saw in 2020 and look forward to progress and recovery in 2021.
Charitable Giving Coalition Thanks Senate and House Champions for Successfully Extending Universal Charitable Deduction Through 2021
The Charitable Giving Coalition sent the following letter to Senate and House champions, thanking them for their efforts in successfully extending the universal charitable deduction in a year-end relief bill. You can find a PDF of the Senate letter here and
Guest: Creative Solutions: In 2020, Charity Did What Charity Does Best
Throughout the month of December, the Charitable Giving Coalition will be featuring a variety of voices in the charitable sector through our Season of Giving Guest Blog Series. These posts feature a fraction of the endless good work America’s nonprofit
Congress Includes Extended Universal Charitable Deduction Through 2021 in Year-End Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) applauds the inclusion of an extended temporary universal charitable deduction in year-end relief legislation and looks forward to working with lawmakers to enhance the UCD in the 117th Congress. The year-end COVID relief package includes an
Guest: America’s Long-Standing Tradition of Good Will to Mankind
Throughout the month of December, the Charitable Giving Coalition will be featuring a variety of voices in the charitable sector through our Season of Giving Guest Blog Series. These posts feature a fraction of the endless good work America’s nonprofit