On July 22, 2026, Chairman Jason Smith of the House Committee on Ways & Means provided an important opening statement to (1) increase transparency in the tax-exempt sector, (2) hold bad actors accountable, (3) prevent political influence, and (4) protect religious freedom.

A CRT can defer taxes on the sale of farm land while providing a charitable income tax deduction and, most importantly, a gift to charity.

Dr. Russell James' second book in The Biblical Fundraiser Series, The Biblical Fundraiser in Ancient Words, focuses on 1 Timothy 6:17-19. Dr. James argues that this passage is one of the few Biblical scriptures directed -- not to donors -- but to fundraisers. He begins by reframing major gift fundraising as scriptural ministry to wealthy Christians rather than a worldly quest for cash. The book contrasts "biblical" fundraising with "ordinary" fundraising, where the biblical fundraiser is the authorized messenger (the parangelle). The parangelle comes alongside wealthy believers to deliver a God-given message about generosity, whereas ordinary fundraising begs, attacks, or avoids the rich. This book describes how Scripture guides the fundraiser in ministering to the wealthy, not just in extracting money.

Effective July 1, 2026, the Department of Financial Services, which governs CGAs in NY, has announced its new rate for CGAs will assume a return on investment of 6.50%.