Category Archives: Insights

As I reflect on the past year and the next one, I keep coming back to two themes that I believe could reshape our economic future for years to come. If properly addressed, the first could lead to positive, transformational change in most communities around the country. While the first theme represents a golden opportunity,Continue reading “Integer Founder: 2022 Reflections and What’s Ahead”

The midterm elections and turmoil in the crypto sector may have significantly altered the outlook for crypto legislation in the 118th Congress, slowing down any policymaking members of Congress hoped to achieve in the short term. Republicans aimed to flip the Senate and gain a substantial House majority, which could have allowed GOP-chaired committees toContinue reading “Analysis: Divided Government, Bankruptcies Extend the Timeline for Digital Asset Legislation”

The Treasury Department recently signaled it intends to release a proposed rule this year to recalibrate legislation set to take effect on January 1, 2023 that would greatly increase the number of people considered brokers for tax reporting purposes, potentially adding onerous tracking requirements to a wide swath of the digital asset sector. Without potentialContinue reading “New Crypto Broker Rules Could Inadvertently Impact Charitable Giving”

On September 28th, Grant Berkshire, Senior Government Relations Associate at Integer, moderated a webinar on the upcoming midterm election that delved into its potential impact on the charitable sector. Panelists included Integer’s Sara Barba and Steve Taylor, and Stacey Rolland with Forbes Tate Partners.  The first major takeaway of the webinar: divided government looks veryContinue reading “Webinar Recap: Midterm Preview and What It Means for Washington and the Charitable Sector”

Last month, Independent Sector released polling data on a number of topics related to charitable giving and public policy. Some results are encouraging, while others are quite concerning.  Let’s start with the bad news. Respondents indicated significant concerns about the economy, with 96 percent “somewhat or very concerned” about inflation or experiencing economic stress inContinue reading “Polling Data: Universal Charitable Deduction, Inflation Fears, and Reduction in Giving”

Washington, DC, (September 6, 2022) – Integer is pleased to announce that Steve Taylor is joining the firm as a Principal. Steve brings more than two decades of policy and advocacy experience to the firm, most recently serving as the head of government relations and public policy for United Way Worldwide, one of the largestContinue reading “Steve Taylor, Long-time Nonprofit Advocate and Public Policy Expert, Joins Integer as a Principal”

This Special Edition Washington Update is part of Integer’s 2022 election tracking. As we approach the midterms in November, our team will be presenting election updates at annual meetings and policy conferences.  If you or your organization is interested in a midterm election presentation, please contact a member of our team to learn more. WithContinue reading “Special Edition Washington Update: Midterm Elections “

Leading up to the primaries this year, there was a concern in Republican circles that some ideologically radical or extremely controversial candidates could win GOP Senate primaries, putting otherwise winnable races into question. While the party seemingly avoided the worst of that, with candidates like Kathy Barnette in Pennsylvania and Eric Greitens in Missouri losingContinue reading “Senate GOP Candidates Underperforming– Dashing GOP Hopes of Flipping the Chamber“

Even as digital asset markets cratered this summer, potentially reducing their flow to charities, some well-established charitable organizations are forging ahead with projects to connect with crypto investors and use blockchain technology to enhance donor services.  When thinking about what organizations are likely to embrace emerging technologies, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of DC probably doesn’tContinue reading “Crypto Philanthropy Still a Growing Factor for Some Charitable Organizations Development Plans”

On June 30th, Integer Vice President Sara Barba moderated a webinar with a panel of expert advocates to discuss the importance of local engagement as organizations build relationships with policymakers and their staff to advance effective public policy. Panelists included Katie Alford of the Abilene Community Foundation, Seyron Foo of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,Continue reading “Webinar Recap: Why Telling Your Story at Home is the Key to Advocacy Success”