Government Affairs
In Toronto, There’s No More Snooze Bar On The Diversity Alarm
Wed, May 5, 2018
by Drew McManus
There’s a wonderful article in the 5/25/2018 edition of Ludwig-van.com that serves as a sort of cautionary tale about the disconnect between what an organization says is important and its quantifiable actions on the matter. The article, by Michael Vincent, reports the Canadian Opera Company (COC) and Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will see $100,000 CAD
ACTION ALERT: Time To Call The Capitol Switchboard
Tue, Dec 12, 2017
by Drew McManus
The fine folks over at The National Council of Nonprofits created a chart detailing how the GOP tax plan will impact nonprofits (h/t Opera America). It’s been updated to include the post conference committee version of the bill and goes so far as to examine the dynamic impacts as well as the big, obvious box
How The GOP’s Proposed Tax Plan Will Hurt Nonprofit Giving
Mon, Nov 11, 2017
by Drew McManus
Last week, the Republican controlled congress released details on proposed changes to the US tax code that would usher in sweeping changes, most of which are not good news for nonprofits. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to keep an eye on. Charitable Deduction Limits Plus Added Complexity The Republican’s bill is perhaps best
Why Nonprofits Need To Keep An Eye On The Unfolding Tax Plan Debate
Mon, Oct 10, 2017
by Drew McManus
Although any potential change to the US tax code as it related to charitable deductions is cause for some degree of concern, the plans being proposed by the Trump administration and the GOP are both worth your added attention and here’s what you need to know. One key change is the reduced incentive for filers
Don’t Forget To Hold Elected Officials Accountable For Their Position On The Arts