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With inflation rising, it might be tempting to cut fundraising budgets and programs, but that’s the last move you should be making. Instead, it’s time to put proven fundraising strategies to work. As long as you keep in mind that in order for a fundraising campaign to...
As we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel in regards to Covid-19, it’s helpful to review the basic strategies of working with individual donors to raise major gifts. Below is an overview of how to strategize raising major gifts in a post-pandemic world....
According to a recent study, smaller nonprofits are largely missing opportunities to share their message online. While budgeting is certainly an issue, the benefits of online marketing and an online presence for nonprofits can’t be overstated. Below is a quick guide...
Indianapolis, IN - Daniel L. Kittell, CPA, Managing Partner of MKR CPAs & Advisors, has been named a 2026 Five Star Investment Professional, an honor that recognizes only a select group of financial services professionals in the Indianapolis market for their...
It happens to even the most organized taxpayers; a missed deadline, a late payment. The IRS just rolled out a program that can automatically clear certain penalties without you lifting a finger. See who qualifies and what to do if a notice still slips through.
AI can spot an abnormal finding buried in a routine scan — but what happens next often falls through the cracks. See why detection alone isn’t enough, and what practices need to actually close the follow-through gap.
A 401(k) is a start, not a finish line. Once you’re out of the workforce, you’ll need a plan for turning savings into income, managing taxes, covering healthcare costs, and protecting your legacy. Here’s what a complete retirement plan actually requires.
Key Takeaways: Winning new clients matters, but firms that can't retain them must keep replacing lost revenue before growth is possible. Reliability and follow-through, not just expertise, are what build or break client trust over time. Proactive, consistent...
Key Takeaways: Keeping a gap between income and spending, even as income grows, is the foundational habit behind long-term wealth building. High-interest debt quietly drains money that could otherwise go toward saving and investing — paying it down is one of the best...
Key Takeaways: A Roth conversion moves money from a traditional account into a Roth, taxed now in exchange for tax-free growth and withdrawals later. Converting during a temporarily lower-income year, such as between jobs, can let you convert at a lower tax rate. A...
Key Takeaways: RMDs become mandatory at age 73, and missing one can trigger a penalty of up to 25% of the required amount. A new temporary $6,000 deduction ($12,000 for joint filers) is available for taxpayers 65+ through 2028. Investment gains, pension income, and...
Key Takeaways: Customers judge prices relative to context, not in isolation — comparison and framing shape perceived value. Honest scarcity (real low stock, real deadlines) motivates buyers; manufactured urgency erodes trust. Transparency about why prices are what...
Key Takeaways: The OBBBA made most 2017 TCJA tax cuts permanent, avoiding a scheduled tax increase in 2026. New "no tax on tips" (up to $25,000) and "no tax on overtime" (up to $12,500) deductions are now in effect. The Child Tax Credit rose to $2,200 per child, and...