Nonprofit Blog

The holiday season always seems to open people’s hearts (and wallets). Giving to a charity is not only generous and needed, but can bring significant tax deductions. Charitable giving is known as one of the most flexible tax planning tools because your choice of recipients is vast and you can give at any time of the year (although deductions are based on IRS deadlines). To take a charitable donation deduction, the gift must be made by Dec. 31, 2016. Don’t give and go. As a donor, make sure you are taking advantage of the available tax planning strategies.

Your nonprofit organization can and should benefit from leveraging your social media accounts. Social media can help increase brand awareness, donor interaction, charitable giving and much more. Think about it: the visual real estate on social media platforms is endless and if used the right way, your nonprofit can increase brand perception in a meaningful and measurable way. It can also contribute to recurring donations – when donors see how their money is being used, they are more apt to continue to donate.