Tax Reform – is the sky really falling for nonprofits? There is much uncertainty on how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will play out in the near term. So what can you do? 

We've brought back Network for Good  Personal Fundraising Coach, John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE, and Managing Principal with Philanthropy Focus, to weigh in on how the recent changes to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact aspects of charitable giving. We'll also share what nonprofits can do now to prepare for these changes by strengthening donor relationships. 

We'll discuss:

• Increase in the standard deduction 
  
• Elimination of personal exemptions 
  
• Limitation on State and Local Taxes (SALT) 
  
• Major donor considerations
  
• How to address these changes with your donors
  

BONUS: Stick around for the live Q&A!

About our Speakers: John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Managing Principal Philanthropy Focus LLC dba Fundraiser Strategies John is a dynamic and accomplished philanthropy executive with proven success in leading fundraising initiatives of various sizes, resulting in transformational gifts. He has raised over $100 million for the organizations he has led. He executes a range of annual and long-term development strategies and is passionate about bringing committed and connected community leaders to the table.  John is a collaborative leader with expertise in leading governing boards to implement strategic fundraising plans, capture the organization’s vision, and build community relations to deepen donor relationships.  He cultivates and nurtures productive relationships with donors, boards, professional advisors and community leaders.  His professional experience also encompasses healthcare administration, where he led marketing and community relations programs, physician recruitment and contracting clinic and service line administration, and a physician-hospital organization.  He has enjoyed a relationship as a Network for Good Fundraising Coach/Expert since 2015.

Jonathan Gibbs Vice President of Product Network for Good Jonathan is a social entrepreneur with two decades of experience taking new products to market. As one of the founding consultants of Network for Good in 2001, he helped build the initial vision and technology platform. He has co-founded a biotechnology company, was a principal partner at a Salesforce consulting firm, and led technology ventures at the Points of Light Foundation & Hands on Network.