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Caffeinated reflections from a restless, pragmatic, optimistic American social impact consultant in Central and Eastern Europe
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What we're Substacking (February 2026)
Who and what we're reading lately on Substack regarding social impact, philanthropy, civil society, nonprofits/NGOs, social change (and what not)
 • Ryan Turner
Charitable Giving in Czechia [#ForExpats]
The Czech Republic offers one of the more generous tax breaks for charitable donations in the region—up to 30% of your tax base can be deducted if…
 • Ryan Turner
Charitable Giving and Sponsorships in Poland [#ForExpats]
Poland offers some of the most financially advantageous tax incentives for charitable giving in Central Europe—especially if you’re self-employed or…
 • Ryan Turner
How Tax Designation Works in Slovakia [#ForExpats]
Slovakia offers something unusual in the world of charitable giving: the ability to direct where a portion of your tax money goes—without it costing you…
 • Ryan Turner
CEE Regional Roundup (2-3 February 2026)
Our regular dispatch featuring news of note from Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. What's worth watching for civil society in Central and Eastern…
 • Ryan Turner
The 1+1% System in Hungary [#ForExpats]
Hungary allows taxpayers to designate portions of their personal income tax to civil society organizations and churches through what’s known as the 1+1…
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Plausible deductibility
My take on charitable giving as an expat in Central and Eastern Europe
 • Ryan Turner
[BE4SI] NGO Leadership Update (28-29 January 2026)
Our regular update on civil society, philanthropy, leadership/management, fundraising, governance, impact measurement, etc.
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To, co se děje na MLK Day 2026, není nenápadné.
To, co se děje na MLK Day 2026, není nenápadné.
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