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Letter of Support for The Universal Charitable Giving Act, H.R. 3988

The Honorable Mark Walker U.S. House of Representatives 1305 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 July 2018 Dear Congressmen Walker: Leadership 18 thanks you for your commitment to encourage and empower Americans to support their communities through charitable giving. As the first to recognize this vital issue calls for a legislative solution, we applaud […]

Letter of Support for The Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act, H.R. 5771

The Honorable Christopher H. Smith U.S. House of Representatives 2372 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Henry Cuellar U.S. House of Representatives 2209 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 July 2018 Dear Congressmen Smith and Cuellar: Leadership 18 thanks you for your commitment to encourage and empower Americans to support their […]

Statement in Support of Charitable Giving in America

STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE GIVING IN AMERICA July 2017 For 100 years, our tax code has been a powerful tool to encourage and empower Americans to support their communities through charitable giving. Tax reform provides a unique opportunity to explore policies that could increase charitable investment in local communities. The charitable deduction has been […]

Leadership 18 CEOs Speak Out In Support of Expanding the Charitable Tax Deduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Thursday, May 18, 2017 Contact: Jennifer Devlin, 703-876-1714, jennifer.devlin@cox.net   Leadership 18 CEOs Speak Out In Support of Expanding the Charitable Tax Deduction New research finds expanding the charitable deduction to 100 percent of taxpayers would result in an estimated $4.8 billion increase in donations to charitable organizations (WASHINGTON, May 18, 2017) – […]

Leadership 18 Values Statement

We are a community of leaders who share a profound commitment to ensuring all people have the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant America and with opportunity and effort can live their lives to their fullest potential. This commitment is rooted in beliefs and values that support and guide our work together. Leadership 18 comprises […]

Many Groups Seek New Sources of Funds as Economy Recovers, Study Finds

By Ben Gose When the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, in New Hampshire, lost a federal grant that supported its arts programs five years ago, the club had to lay off its dance director and rely on intermittent volunteers. Its arts offerings became sporadic, and some teenage girls stopped coming to the club. […]