Comments on: CA Budget Crisis

By: Gift Taxes

Gift Taxes — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:03:00 +0000

Thanks for this very inspirational article. I hope you do touched more people after reading this. Charitable non-profit business nowadays are one of the best ways that we could extend our help to others.

By: Sand Diego Leak Repair

Sand Diego Leak Repair — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:08:11 +0000

I REALLY liked your post and blog! It took me a little bit to find your site…but I book marked it. Would you mind if I but a link back to my site?

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:54:59 +0000

Amen to this Rebecca. I too am in the charitable non-profit business (healthcare), and not only are my donations to my conservation charities of choice actually going up, but we are counting on our donors as well to help meet the increased demand for services.

By: Doug Potter

Doug Potter — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:37:09 +0000

Good post. Unfortunately, I am an erratic gifter. your post makes me realize that I really need to get my stuff in order. I wrote about something like this not too long ago, the main point being, that to preserve habitat, we need to support these types of organizations – DU being the example.

Thanks Rebecca.

Doug
Harris’ Hawk Blog

By: rebecca

rebecca — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:10:07 +0000

You’re right, JJ. I forget that most of my parrot parters are nonprofit as well.

The talk of reducing the write off is very near and dear to me. It is primarily aimed at the “wealthy” which is unfortunate. Ninety percent of funding comes for 10 percent of funders. So by targeting the generosity of that 10 percent, there will definitely be a ripple effect. Most donors at this level truly do give for altruistic and personal reasons, not for the write off, but these are extraordinary times. It’s going to be easier to give, or even justify a gift when you can tell yourself it will help rather than harm your finances. Everyone is shaken by this economy.

By: JJ

JJ — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:50:09 +0000

There has been a lot of talk about the possibility of reducing the amount of money that can be deducted from charitable contributions to increase tax revenues. Your story gives a very good example as to why nonprofits cannot solely rely on government at any level to accomplish their mission. I think most people donate for more altruistic reasons, I know I do, but the amount donated could be affected by this proposal. Every dollar does count, and for national organizations, their effectiveness, and maybe even their viability, relies on large donors. I hope that you post this on your other blog, too!