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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Alyson Ball U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 0	Please send questions about nonprofit boards, nonprofit board committees, the relationship between board and staff, board governance, board roles and responsibilities, board recruitment, board orientations, board meeting and board retreats.
Peter Brinckerhoff Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 301	Not-for-profit management issues, board development, staff management, corporate structuring, marketing, new business development, UBIT, strategic planning, mission development. I don`t have any expertise in fund raising.
Steve Wilkerson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.98 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 208	annual fund, direct mail, capital campaigns, consultants, major gifts, fundraising planning, case statements, prospect research,
Wayne E. Groner U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.69 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 243	I can answer questions regarding annual funds, capital campaigns, endowment programs, asking for the major gift, volunteers, board development, nonprofit management, church fundraising, prospect research, prospect cultivation, and fundraising techniques.
Rob Taylor U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.60 Clarity of Response 9.80 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 243	During the past 25 years I have helped scores of non-profit organizations experience dramatic fund-raising growth by improving the manner in which they identify, cultivate and solicit individual and institutional prospects. I am willing to provide fund-raising advice to colleges, social service agencies, hospitals, and cultural organizations.
Barbara Bellissimo U.S. On Vacation returns 11/29/2009 View Profile	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 5	I have over ten years experience in fundraising, and have helped organizations raise millions of dollars. My passion is to help small organizations tackle the big job of setting up and maintaining a fundraising and development structure that gets big results. Having lived and worked on the island of Martha's Vineyard, I have a unique perspective on those organizations facing the special challenges of fundraising in a seasonal community. I can answer questions about annual campaigns, major donors, institutional fundraising, development planning, strategic planning and board training.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-12 taxability of proceeds:

Thanks for your question, Michelle. The money paid out would not be taxable income on an individual's federal tax return unless the individual received more than $10,000. Check with an attorney

2009-11-11 Paying a Professional Fundraiser:

Dear Corinne, Yes you can do this. It is unethical for a fundraiser to take a percentage of what he/she raises but it is perfectly fair for you to create a bonus structure. You and the fundraiser

2009-11-04 Booster Club Fundraising:

Again, thousands of groups throughout the U.S. operate like yours and the IRS does not come after them. The IRS has bigger things to mess with. You should be aware of two things. One, it's possible

2009-10-30 Booster Club Fundraising:

Thanks for your question, Tracy. You should consult an attorney who is familiar with charitable giving law in your state. I'm not a lawyer, but I will try to give you a start in your search for answers

2009-10-19 tax deductible for medical fundraiser:

Thanks for your question, Donald. I'm afraid there is no way. "You may deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations if you itemize your deductions." (IRS Publication