Every year, Giving Tuesday offers a moment of pause – not to consume, but to contribute. It is a day that invites Americans to think intentionally about generosity, community, and what it means to support our neighbors beyond what government alone can provide. Americans’ instinct to give back remains one of our country’s greatest strengths.Continue reading “Generosity Fuels American Society, Tax Policy Should Encourage and Protect It”
Author Archives: Sara Barba
Hiring: Paid Policy Research Fellow
Integer, a lobbying firm specializing in tax and philanthropic policy, is seeking a Policy Research Fellow for a three-month position, with a performance evaluation after three months and the potential to continue with the firm. This position is ideally suited for recent graduates or developing professionals with a strong interest in politics who can workContinue reading “Hiring: Paid Policy Research Fellow”
Wealth Management: Donor-Advised Funds in the Crosshairs in DC
With popularity comes critique, and that’s certainly true for donor-advised funds. But don’t steer your clients away from one of the most effective tools for charitable giving due to regulatory uncertainty. There’s a long road ahead as lawmakers and regulators try to grasp the reality of DAFs and distinguish fact from fiction. In mid-November, the TreasuryContinue reading “Wealth Management: Donor-Advised Funds in the Crosshairs in DC”
New DAF Study Tells a Compelling Story for Policymakers
New donor-advised fund (DAF) data released this week underscore the flexible and dynamic nature of the giving vehicle as members of Congress and the Administration consider policy and regulatory changes that could potentially impact donors, the assets they give, and the charities who receive them. The 70-page report from the DAF Research Collaborative, the largestContinue reading “New DAF Study Tells a Compelling Story for Policymakers”