Don’t you hate that question? You always feel obligated to do something and some of us might want to stay home on the craziest night of the year!
Asking you what you are doing on New Year’s Eve may seem as premature as asking what you got your partner for Christmas or their birthday. However, today is New Year’s Eve. Well, at least for the financial year in Australia.
So, what do you plan to do? I plan to make some year-end charitable donations to my favourite charities. And, you should too. There is a tax benefit to giving an additional gift or a first-time gift to a charity on this day. Non-profit organisations depend on our support to wrap up a strong financial year and to continue their terrific programs. It’s up to you and I to not let those charities down and to do our part at fiscal year end. Log onto the charitable Websites or call the charities now! Midnight 30 June is fast approaching!
Stephen Mally brings over three decades of fundraising and non-profit consulting experience.
Having served as a fundraiser in the United States, Stephen transitioned to consulting in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America in 2008. He is the CEO and Director of FundraisingForce, a boutique consulting firm based in Sydney, Australia and Rancho Mirage, CA. As a consultant, he has worked with thousands of schools, universities, and charities gaining a vast amount of exposure to diverse organisations and fundraising programs. Stephen acquired his Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2011.
Stephen was named a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) in 2017. He served on the FIA Board for six years and currently serves on the CFRE International Examination Committee and, also, the CFRE International Board as its Chair. Additionally, he serves on the board of Pink Elephants Support Network in Australia.
What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?
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