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Nonprofit Events & Opportunities in April 2019

April Fool's and Easter aren't the only days to look forward to in April! I like to help spread the word about all the awesome events, awards, and grants available in Iowa. There are so many great opportunities for nonprofit pros, board members,…

Sweet Sixteen: 16 Reasons Charitable Gift Annuities Are Great Tools for Philanthropic Giving

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The #SweetSixteen is a time of celebration for teams which made the elite group. Similarly, with charitable gift annuities (CGAs), donors can experience the joy of giving to their favorite causes. But, unlike making the Sweet Sixteen, CGAs aren’t…
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GoFisch: April Newsletter

The April edition of my GoFisch monthly newsletter went out today. Not a subscriber yet? Give it a glance here! This month featured: "Spring cleaning" 10 for 990 Nonprofit Policy Special Book club recommendation Female-empowered Women's…
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March Madness: A Charitable Giving Take on the Bracket

Talk to anyone finalizing their bracket before the NCAA tournament tips off today with the first half of the First Four games and there are many different approaches—statistics and rankings; gut instinct; fan favorites; taking advice from…
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Tax Talk: Federal & State Differences on the Charitable Deduction Limitation

Spring ushers in so many great things: baseball season, blooming flowers, and baby animals. But, it also brings tax season (which can be a metaphorical rain cloud or rainbow depending on your personal situation). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed…
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3 Things #SelectionSunday Can Teach You About Estate Planning

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1. If you understand #SelectionSunday, and #MarchMadness, you can most certainly understand estate planning. When I meet people who say they're confused about estate planning I love to see their faces when I tell them understanding the basics…