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📊 Excited to announce GiveCalc, a new tool from PolicyEngine US that calculates the true cost of charitable giving. When you donate to charity, you reduce your taxes—but by how much? GiveCalc answers this question by modeling federal and state tax systems, showing you: - Your total tax reduction - The "marginal giving discount" (tax savings on your next dollar) - How much to donate to meet your giving goals Try it at https://lnkd.in/gPEck6JX, or read the blog post at https://lnkd.in/gxmM959Y, and let us know what features you'd like to see next! #CharitableGiving #TaxPolicy #OpenSource #GivingTuesday

When you donate to charity, how much does it really cost you? That question sparked an idea at a hackathon in 2022. Today, after two years building PolicyEngine's comprehensive model of the US tax system, we're launching GiveCalc—a free calculator that shows exactly how charitable donations affect your taxes. Enter your income and household info, and GiveCalc computes your tax savings across federal, state, and local taxes. It even calculates your "marginal giving discount"—how much you save on your next dollar of giving, and helps optimize against your giving goals. Try it at https://lnkd.in/gz9iwzvh Read more: • Blog post: https://lnkd.in/gAdWJZPU • Effective Altruism forum post: https://lnkd.in/gXab3EDv Built with my PolicyEngine colleagues Pavel Makarchuk, Nikhil Woodruff, and Anthony Volk. Open source and ready for contributors!

Trustees’ Week day #2, highlighting some of the responsibilities trustees have. More detailed guidance can be found here. https://lnkd.in/eX6pjHB7 Every Charity will have its specific charitable purposes, detailing what the charity is set up to achieve, and it essential for trustees to be familiar with these. It is also essential that the charity’s purposes are carried out for the public benefit. Trustees should be clear who should benefit from the charity, why the charity’s purposes are beneficial to them, and how the charity’s purposes will benefit the public or a sufficient section of the public. Now is a good time to revisit your charity’s governing document, refresh your memory and consider the following questions: 1.   What is your charity set up to achieve (its purpose) -does this need to be updated? 2.   Who is your charity there to benefit (its beneficiaries) - is this a sufficient section of the public? 3.   Can you explain how the charity actually provides public benefit? and 4.   What can your charity do or not do to carry out its purposes (its powers)- are these wide enough to cover your current and planned activities? As always Tozers LLP are happy to answer any questions you may have on this topic James Evans

Now is the time to take advantage of tax deductions before the EOFY. This #EOFY we encourage those who have the means to take some time to donate and help keep improving the NVDA screen reader. At NV Access we believe every blind and vision impaired person deserves equal access to the internet and that’s why enhancing access to technology has always been a huge part of why we do what we do. Whether for employment, education, or pure independence, we have changed the lives of more than 250,000 people in over 175 countries. With your help we can continue to expand our impact and ensure NVDA remains up to date with ever changing technology. Donations can be made at https://lnkd.in/gCMqxV6Z and any donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. #NVEOFY #FOSS #TaxTime #TaxBreak #Accessibility #GiveBack #Philanthropy

Are you a trustee of a charity or thinking of becoming one? This guidance explains what being a trustee involves, including: - what trustees do - who can be a trustee and how trustees are appointed - their legal responsibilities - specific trustee roles of chair and treasurer https://lnkd.in/gjnNCpi6 #charityleadership #trustee #trustees #volunteering

When you choose Gatson Life & Financial Group, you’re not just protecting your familyyou’re uplifting your community. 💙 See how we use a portion of every policy sold to fund local initiatives. Read the full story! https://lnkd.in/gzV6ea4e #LifeInsuranceWithPurpose

A staggering $11.9 trillion of the $84 trillion wealth transfer is estimated to go to charity. How are you ensuring clients and their heirs are equipped to steward wealth across generations? We partnered with Simple ahead of their Family Office Software & Technology Report, which highlights key insights on the evolving landscape. Take a look: https://hubs.li/Q02TT0Yx0

Thanks to everyone at Visa and Authorize.net for doing a partner case study on 4aGoodCause. Why do we love Authorize-net? With Authorize-net as our partner, our nonprofit clients know their donations are secure. Payments are easy and reliable. Why do we love their e-check processing option? 1. Processing fees are lower. We want our nonprofits to keep more of what they raise. 2. It's a safe payment option that reaches a wide audience. 94 percent of the adult population in the United States had a bank account in 2022. 3. E-checks are great for monthly giving. E-checks and ACH hold the highest donor retention rate out of all types of monthly giving payment options. View our case study video at . We also want to give a big thanks to Kim Wall at the Georgia United Credit Union Foundation for being such a great host on the day of filming and for being such a great client of ours. We love supporting the work you are doing here in Georgia to support local schools. We appreciate your business. #donations #monthly #nonprofit #donation #fundraising #charity #nonprofitorganization #nonprofits #notforprofit #support #socialgood #monthlygiving #recurring #subscriptiongiving #recurringgiving #monthlydonor #donorlove #visa #authorizenet

What’s stopping you from a free trial? The fear of getting locked into something you don’t want later? At ServiceReef, you can cancel anytime. Wondering if you’ll get the value from your investment? We even offer a pay-as-you-use option to ensure you get exactly what you need for your organization. Also, we’re always working to add additional resources and features to our experience. Don’t wait to start a FREE TRIAL of our mission management software today! Go to ➡️ servicereef.com/pricing

Explore the client dashboard powered by Charityvest for Advisors, offering financial advisors' clients an intuitive interface to engage with their firm's branded DAF and custom giving programs. Seamlessly manage contributions, track progress, and make a meaningful impact—all in one centralized platform. Discover all about Charityvest for Advisors at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gtYSFGnv #WealthTech #AdvisorTech #GivingTech #DAFs