Author: Scott Janney

Concerned fundraising professional reading tax reform updates, reflecting nonprofit sector’s uncertainty after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed.

New Law, Same Panic

August 4, 2025 No Comments

On July 4th, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) became law—prompting predictable panic in the nonprofit sector. Critics decried lower top-tier deductions and a new AGI floor. But pause. OBBB didn’t undercut charitable giving—it strengthened it. By making key reforms permanent, it created clarity: a 60% AGI limit for cash gifts, a new deduction for non-itemizers, and preserved estate exemptions. Just as important, it solidified long-term economic stability—an essential foundation for future generosity. This wasn’t a loss; it was a safeguard. The smart fundraiser sees the opportunity, not the noise. It’s time to stop reacting—and start leading.

Scott Janney

Dr. Scott Janney leads a 29-person team that produces $200 million each year in current funding for The Salvation Army’s mission and capital needs. His team of 16 frontline fundraisers records $80 million in new planned gifts annually. He’s helped secure many gifts of over $1M, including record-breaking donations at Villanova, AtlantiCare, and St. Mary Medical Center. A longtime Strategic Consultant at PlannedGiving.com, he specializes in transformational and blended gifts. Scott holds a Doctorate from Temple, an M.Div. from Princeton, a Bachelor’s from Asbury, and is a sought-after national speaker and author.