THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS:
1) A challenging year calls for a new message to donors.

2) Creative giving can yield new tax benefits for donors.

3) Use these tools and inspire donors to give more!
In this month's episode, Dan sits down to discuss our new GiveSmartOKC platform and how to leverage it as your tool for smarter philanthropy this Giving Tuesday. We also welcomed DesJean Jones, executive director of OIC of Oklahoma County, who shared her organization's experience with GiveSmartOKC.org.

Check back every third Tuesday of the month for a new episode!
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Don’t forget to tune in to our monthly workshop series for tips and tricks on how to strategize your organization’s endowment growth. 

Zoom in on Endowment

Endowment 101
Dec. 9 | 10-11 a.m.
Year-End Giving in 2020
2020 has been… different… but, that means your year-end giving message to donors can be different, too. The recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 have created opportunities for your donors.

By giving to your endowment, donors can leverage the CARES Act in a couple of ways:

  • $300 Universal Charitable Deduction Incentive: Individuals who do not itemize their taxes can deduct a charitable cash contribution up to $300 from their gross income.
  • For 2020 only: Individuals who do itemize can deduct cash contributions up to 100% of their adjusted gross income (AGI). Example: If a donor’s AGI is $100,000, they can deduct $100,000 in charitable contributions and wipe out income tax liability entirely. 

And of course, we can’t forget the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017. This requires a minimum of $12,400 for individuals and $24,800 for couples filing jointly to itemize donations. For your more strategic donors, this may present an opportunity to bundle larger donations to meet these minimums and take the maximum tax deduction.

To help you better talk to your donors and inspire greater year-end giving, we have compiled these tips and more in our "Did You Know?" resource. Be sure to include them in your newsletters, emails, websites and social media to inspire generous giving this holiday season.

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GiveSmartOKC Update
Don't forget to share your GiveSmartOKC profile this Giving Tuesday! Just include one of the badge options below with a direct link to your profile for easy access on your website, emails and social media. For help connecting the badge to your profile, contact us at givesmartokc@occf.org.

And don't forget, we're still offering one-on-one virtual training sessions to help you navigate the new and improved GiveSmartOKC.
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