Although it’s a New Year, there is still an opportunity to make a charitable donation for the 2012 tax year. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that averted the fiscal cliff and maintains incentives for charitable giving for most Americans affects charitable giving in several ways; some still to be determined and we will keep you apprised of any developments for 2013 giving.

One important piece we need to make you aware of now is the return of the IRA charitable…

Being a runner, I have found, has helped me on the job.  Running races, achieving goals, and managing projects all require a similar ability to stay disciplined and focused. Organizing a successful event and finishing a race both provide a tremendous sense of accomplishment and ego boost. I have also found that running offers a unique problem-solving opportunity for the other “events” I’m running. It is the only time of…

I ran the 6^th Annual Friends and Neighbors in Action 5k in Monroe Township, New Jersey on September 22^nd.  The race supported Jake and Ben Swomiak, brothers with Duchenne, and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. This was my first PPMD race (and I should add that I finished 2^ndin my age group; getting old has its benefits)! My professional…

PPMD Note: Mary Connolly recently joined PPMD as Vice President of Development. She comes to us from Episcopal Social Services, Gilda’s Club, and the United Way.

Last month I had the pleasure of assisting at two very inspirational events. On August 4, I was a race official for the 17^th Annual River to Sea Relay (a 92-mile…