Women Philanthropists Urged to Apply "Gender Lens"
Women philanthropists now have the financial clout to fund significant change and should apply a "gender lens" that focuses their giving on women…
President Signs Bill, IRA Charitable Rollover Is Back Through Dec. 31, 2014
The IRA charitable rollover has once again been renewed, but this time only for a few days - until the end of 2014!
Senate Passes IRA Rollover, Waiting for President's Signature
Both the House and Senate have extended, retroactively for 2014, the IRA charitable rollover and certain other charitable benefits. The legislation is now…
Women Who Are Young, Single, and Not Religious Are Especially Generous
Young, single women with no religious affiliation were found to be more generous than expected in the newly published Women Give 2014, the latest in a…
Planned Gifts Increase Annual Gifts, Study Finds
Planned gifts, rather than cannibalizing annual giving to charity, actually trigger increases in annual gifts, according to new research that should allay…
House Passes One-Year Extension of IRA Charitable Rollover but Senate Still Needs to Act
On Wednesday, December 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a one-year extension of certain tax breaks that had expired on December 31, 2013.…
Women Are More Likely to Use Philanthropic Networks
Research shows that women are more likely than men to use philanthropic networks when making charitable decisions, and they give more when they do. Thus…
Giving Circles Popular with Minorities
It's long been known that giving circles are popular among women donors, but a recent study provides new information that such networks are also…
Novel Approach to Take with Donors Wondering About the IRA Rollover for 2014
It likely will be the beginning of December at the earliest before Congress decides if the IRA charitable rollover is going to be reinstituted for 2014.…