This year marks a milestone most donors, and more than a few fundraisers, probably missed: the 20th anniversary of the Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006. Signed into law on August 17, 2006, the PPA was written to shore up corporate pension funding and reform retirement savings accounts like 401(k)s. But tucked inside was a provision that would go on to reshape charitable giving: the IRA charitable rollover, better known today as the qualified charitable distribution (QCD).

National Make-A-Will Month: One Question Could Unlock Your Organization’s Biggest Gifts Why is National Make-A-Will Month important for nonprofits? It’s an ideal time to encourage donors to create or update their estate plans and consider including a charitable gift in their will. As bequest giving reaches record levels, one simple conversation could lead to your organization’s largest future gifts. 

New tax law changes and nonprofits are increasingly connected as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is expected to reshape charitable giving patterns in 2026. The legislation is projected to reduce total annual charitable donations by a small but measurable amount, primarily affecting high-income donors and corporate giving while potentially increasing participation from small-dollar donors.

Introduction from Maureen Mahoney Hill, CFRE At Advancement Advisors, fundraising assessments are one of the most valuable services we offer, helping nonprofit organizations evaluate where they are getting the best return on their investment of time, money, and energy. Through that work, we are always on the lookout for low-cost, high-impact opportunities that can extend our clients’ reach and deepen community awareness of their mission. When we find something worth sharing, we share it. That is why we are excited to feature this guest post from our colleague Vanessa Capozzi of i.e. Interactive Services on the Google Ad Grant for nonprofits, a program that many organizations qualify for but few are fully utilizing.