YoungAssociates serves nonprofits in a variety of fields, including arts, history, and medicine

Keep In Mind

A series of tips from the president of YoungAssociates; micro-sized nuggets to startle, energize, and boost your thinking in regard to development. Like a ship’s lookout, Keep In Mind helps organizations navigate rough waters by giving an early warning of obstacles as well as opportunities both in the channel and out.

  1. Thinking beyond cash (KIM #9)
    The IRS has ruled privately that a donor can claim an income tax charitable deduction for the contribution of television broadcast licenses provided the donor properly substantiates them. Further ruled, the licenses are treated as  |  Read More »
  2. Everyone loses (KIM #8)
    Too many nonprofits believe that their budgets are tight, particularly for investments expensed immediately versus over a longer term. We routinely are seeing organizations defer maintenance and skip consistently proven development upgrades, including IT, sales  |  Read More »
  3. Successes forged through economic downturn (KIM #7)
    Proctor & Gamble, General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft and Google all were created or got their first big boost during an economic downturn in the U.S. Part of a series: Keep in Mind, tips from  |  Read More »
  4. Your donors are looking for tax info, are you providing it? (KIM #6)
    First off, thanks to many of my clients who sent birthday greetings on June 8. I appreciate being remembered and your kindness. Even on that day, I found time to track the report provided to  |  Read More »
  5. Change in the Roth IRA (KIM #5)
    Starting January 1, a new law enables anyone to convert retirement savings to a Roth IRA, creating an opportunity for significant long-term savings in taxes. But whether an individual can benefit depends on such factors  |  Read More »