Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Every once in a while I come across something that is too good, too important, not to share.

The two best fundraising thoughts I heard this week: “No one ever told me I couldn’t do it.” And, “I remind myself every now and then how important it is to be grateful.”

“You know, if you don’t go someplace, you’ll never know where it goes.” Unknown

You’re going to hear a lot about “bunching” in the weeks ahead. The standard federal income tax deduction has been raised for 2018 to $12,000 for individuals and to $24,000 for joint filers.  There is a new limit on the mortgage interest deduction.  Wealthy donors whose deductions for property and local taxes, plus medical expensesContinue reading “Gift Bunching – or a Better Idea?”

What’s in my fundraising tool kit: National Car Rental’s Emerald Club. The shuttle bus from the airport to the rental car lot. Ever wonder why half the folks on the bus hop out where National’s cars are parked?  Because just like the commercial says, they pick any car – and go. A handwritten note withContinue reading “More Things I Like”