AFPAdvocacyJason

I'm Jason Lee, JD - General Counsel for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). You can now follow me here: @AFPJason

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We have a universal charitable deduction signed into law! A fantastic victory for the nonprofit sector. Years in the making. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this possible.

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Yesterday was a great day for the 4th #TexasLegislativeActionDay with representatives from the each of the AFP Texas chapters! Thanks to @afp_austin for coordinating the event. Thanks to all who participated!

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Highlighting the fact that the latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project data on charitable giving is very concerning.

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Growth in giving to charities was at its lowest point in years in 2018, and charities are blaming it on the 2017 tax law, which reduced by about 30 million the number of households that can deduct their gifts. More @CQnow

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Bundling charitable contributions to become the potential new future for giving following tax reform https://t.co/GXxmWgKomi

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An interesting read. We strongly support the IRA Rollover provision (now permanent tax policy), but this is an interesting assessment of making an IRA gift versus the gift of appreciated long-term capital gains property based upon one's tax situation.
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"Charities are increasingly relying on larger donations from smaller numbers of high-income, high-wealth donors..." https://t.co/J1qoE9gXP3

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Potential impact of tax reform on charitable giving--"Flat giving in a strong economy would be worrisome." https://t.co/iaFkMOBuDh via @WSJ

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Single system for state charity registration and reporting announced. AFP is proud to be a part of NASCO's Single Portal Advisory Committee. https://t.co/t7ET4WRZKb

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Congrats to our 84 Ten Star Chapters for 2016. @AFPIHQ appreciates all the work you do to advance ethical and effective fundraising

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Call for session proposals for the 2018 AFP International Fundraising Conference in New Orleans. Due May 15 https://t.co/SB7h7XZvjg #afpfc

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Just a reminder that I've moved to @AFPJason if you want to continue to follow me and what's happening at @AFPIHQ and public policy.

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National Philanthropy Day reminded us WHY we give and what we’ve accomplished. Keep the season of giving going with #GivingTuesday

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Frame-Breaking Ideas for 21st Century Fundraising IS conference panel with Ann Hale, AFP's Chair-elect; BoardSource; and CompassPoint

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Was honored to attend the AFP DC Chapter's NCPD event last night. Congratulations to the awardees!

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Happy National Philanthropy Day to our colleagues worldwide! You inspire us with your passion and impact everyday. #AFPNPD

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The pleasure was mine. What an inspiring NPD event today. 113 honorees! Thanks for the invitation. @AFPEdmonton @AFPIHQ

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Vitally important to express the value of philanthropy/charitable giving incentives with the President-elect and new Members of Congress

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Privileged to participate in a fireside chat with Vincent Duckworth. Thank you for the opportunity. @AFPCalgary #npdyyc

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Was privileged to co-present an advocacy session with Sally Ehrenfried at bbcon 2016 last week. Phenomenal event! #bbcon2016