The 2025 Tax Shift: Harnessing New Tax Realities to Empower Your Strategic Philanthropy

Are shifting tax laws leaving your nonprofit's fundraising strategy in limbo? US tax policies undergo massive overhauls roughly every decade, and the implementation of the 2025 HR 1 tax reform is already fundamentally changing how supporters approach philanthropy.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Lauren Costello Ekmekjian, Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, to dissect what these changes mean for your bottom line.Lauren maps out the exact playbook your organization needs to navigate these lumpy revenue patterns, utilize challenge matches effectively, and stress-test your case for support. Don't let tax-season anxiety compromise your donor retention—learn how to turn regulatory volatility into a strategic advantage.What You Will Learn1. The HR 1 Landscape: Break down the specific tax changes impacting individual and corporate donors.2. Peak Giving Years & Bunching: Discover how high-income households consolidate multiple years of giving to maximize their tax savings—and how it affects your financial forecasting.3. Corporate Giving Adjustments: Understand how the new corporate floor will push companies to form fewer, more strategic partnerships.4. Actionable CRM Audits: Step-by-step instructions on how to evaluate your top 25 to 50 donors to preemptively manage potential giving shifts.Podcast Episode Also Available on Youtube.