Trump Tax Plan Mixed on Charitable Giving - Press - AFP

Trump Tax Plan Mixed on Charitable Giving - Press - AFP: "Proposal Would Keep Charitable Deduction Intact, While Keeping Tax on Gifts from Wealthy Donors

(Arlington, VA.) – In response to presidential candidate Donald Trump’s tax reform plan, Andrew Watt, FInstF, the president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), released the following statement:

With AFP’s mission to increase and enhance charitable giving, I am encouraged to see that Donald Trump’s tax plan does not directly limit the charitable deduction, which is one of the key foundations of America’s great tradition of philanthropy."



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NYC Mayor Opposes Requirement for COI Filings by Nonprofit CEOs | Nonprofit Quarterly

NYC Mayor Opposes Requirement for COI Filings by Nonprofit CEOs | Nonprofit Quarterly: "New York’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, is opposing a bill to require CEOs of nonprofits receiving funding from the city to fill out conflict of interest and financial disclosure forms, according to the Politico New York website. The proposal is being considered by the City Council."



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California Gets New Fundraising Disclosure LawThe NonProfit Times

California Gets New Fundraising Disclosure LawThe NonProfit Times: "New legislation enacted in California will clarify regulations surrounding fundraising counsel as well as custody or control of funds, among other definitions related to charities.

A.B. 556 was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Jerry Brown after unanimously sailing through the Senate and Assembly this summer. It will take effect Jan. 1, 2016."



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Where the parties stand on charities’ political activities | Toronto Star

Where the parties stand on charities’ political activities | Toronto Star: "Where the parties stand on charities’ political activities
Charities calling on the federal government to modernize the rules on how they contribute to public policy debates released a report showing where the parties stand."



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Bush Tax Plan Preserves Charitable Deduction - Press - AFP

Bush Tax Plan Preserves Charitable Deduction - Press - AFP

Opinion: Corrected: Jeb Bush’s Tax Plan Would Preserve Charitable Deductions – Including Those for the Rich - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Opinion: Corrected: Jeb Bush’s Tax Plan Would Preserve Charitable Deductions – Including Those for the Rich - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Correction: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that Jeb Bush's tax plan would cap the charitable deduction for the rich. His plan would keep the charitable deduction and eliminate other breaks for people with high incomes.

Editor's Note: This post has been updated with a comment from the Alliance for Charitable Reform."



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Sen. Grassley Worries Payout Rule for Donor-Advised Funds Would Backfire - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Sen. Grassley Worries Payout Rule for Donor-Advised Funds Would Backfire - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Mandatory payouts or deadlines for donor-advised funds and endowments could limit, rather than encourage, giving, Sen. Charles Grassley said. The longtime charity hound has no plans to push for such regulation."



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IoF appoints first independent Chair of its Standards Committee - UK Fundraising

IoF appoints first independent Chair of its Standards Committee - UK Fundraising

Charity Commission sets out plans for the annual return 2016 - Press releases - GOV.UK

Charity Commission sets out plans for the annual return 2016 - Press releases - GOV.UK: "The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is setting out its plans for the annual return 2016 which all registered charities must complete. The information provided in the annual return is used by the commission in its regulatory work, and helps populate a charity’s details on the online charity search – an important tool for accountability to the public."



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Britain's biggest charities admit fund-raising 'failed to live up' to high standards - Telegraph

Britain's biggest charities admit fund-raising 'failed to live up' to high standards - Telegraph: "Some of Britain's biggest charities have admitted fund-raising practices have "failed to live up" to high standards amid concerns about the tactics used on vulnerable donors.
The heads of 17 charities - including the RSPCA, the Royal British Legion and Oxfam - have signed an open letter in which they insisted "no one should ever feel pressurised into giving"."



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California Approves Charity Raffles At Major League Sports Events « CBS Los Angeles

California Approves Charity Raffles At Major League Sports Events « CBS Los Angeles: "SACRAMENTO (AP) — California’s major league sports clubs could conduct charitable gambling at professional sports venues under legislation approved Wednesday."



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New Charity Platform/Fact Sheet Available for Chapters, Members to Highlight Sector - Press - AFP

New Charity Platform/Fact Sheet Available for Chapters, Members to Highlight Sector - Press - AFP:



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Judge: Huguette Clark Estate Cannot Reclaim Hospital Gifts - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Judge: Huguette Clark Estate Cannot Reclaim Hospital Gifts - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "A Manhattan court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Huguette Clark's estate in a bid to recover more than $4 million the reclusive copper heiress donated to the hospital where she spent her last two decades, The New York Times reports."



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The AFP Blog: Board Engagement Beyond Fundraising

The AFP Blog: Board Engagement Beyond Fundraising: "Board Engagement Beyond Fundraising
We’re fundraisers. Our goal is to inspire people to engage with our charities, typically leading to gifts of money and time.

But that engagement can lead to other important activities as well—such as advocacy and lobbying. We cannot forget the impact that public policy can have on our organizations, and in turn, the impact of grassroots support from our donors and supporters."



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Nonprofits Ask Obama to Reverse Rule Allowing Religious Groups to Discriminate - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits Ask Obama to Reverse Rule Allowing Religious Groups to Discriminate - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Nonprofits Ask Obama to Reverse Rule Allowing Religious Groups to Discriminate
By Alex Daniels
In a letter sent today, a group of 130 nonprofits urged President Obama to rescind an administration policy they say gives blanket protection for discrimination by religious groups that receive federal money."



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