About this episode

Holly Rustick discusses the 2026 tax change that benefits nonprofits and everyday donors, explaining its implications and how grant writers can leverage it for their clients.

The 2026 tax change quietly handed nonprofits a fundraising gift, and most of them have no idea. In this episode, Holly breaks it down in plain English: what changed, who it actually helps, who it does not, and exactly how you can turn it into real value for your clients and new business for you. No tax degree required. In this episode: The new rule that lets everyday donors get a tax break for giving again (and why it's permanent this time) Who this really helps: small nonprofits and the everyday donors they run on Who barely notices (spoiler: the super rich) and who actually feels the pinch (the middle) What the big nonprofit groups say: the National Council of Nonprofits, Independent Sector, and others fought for the everyday-donor break, but warn the full package could be a net negative for giving The Council Corner: the real question isn't "good or bad," it's "who's going to use it" The simple steps to bring this to your clients without sounding like a tax advisor Quick reminder: this episode is for learning, not tax advice. Always send clients to a qualified tax preparer for the specifics. ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure…

People in this episode

Host: Holly Rustick

Topics covered

• tax changes
• nonprofit fundraising
• donor tax breaks
• grant writing
• nonprofit support

Keywords

• 2026 tax change
• nonprofits
• fundraising
• donor tax break
• grant writing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Council of Nonprofits, Independent Sector

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