National funds are also attractive to donors, "because they have the expertise to deal with complex gifts that involve converting non-cash assets into tax-deductible gifts, " says Wright-Violich.

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While many of these non-profits may not accept tax deductible gifts, they still enjoy other tax benefits.

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