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Marina is Senior Editor and Content Manager at EDS. She is a skilled writer dedicated to crafting and enhancing planned giving content and an expert thrift shopper. See her full bio on the Meet the Team page at endowdevelop.com.

  • Showing Donors Love: Four Ways to Express Appreciation

    by Marina Cooper February 14, 2025
    by Marina Cooper February 14, 2025

    On Valentine’s Day, as you celebrate those you love, take a moment to think of those who make your work possible—your donors. While donors…

  • National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Becoming Your Donors’ Trusted Partner

    by Marina Cooper October 14, 2024
    by Marina Cooper October 14, 2024

    Fall is here. Stores are stocked full of decorations for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas! Your supporters are anticipating upcoming festivities and fun with…

  • The Evolution of Donor-Advised Funds: What You Need to Know from the Giving USA 2024 Report

    by Marina Cooper September 3, 2024
    by Marina Cooper September 3, 2024

    Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become one of the fastest-growing planned giving vehicles over the last few decades, offering flexibility for donors and a steady…

  • Planned Giving Trends and Insights from Giving USA 2024

    by Marina Cooper July 15, 2024
    by Marina Cooper July 15, 2024

    The Giving USA Foundation’s annual report provides valuable insights into the state of charitable giving in the United States. Researched and written by the…

  • Navigating Anonymous Gifts—Options and Challenges

    by Marina Cooper April 26, 2024
    by Marina Cooper April 26, 2024

    As far back as Ancient Rome, philosophers have praised anonymous giving as a sign of humility and high moral stature—it keeps attention on the…

  • Sharing the Love: Couples and Joint Philanthropy

    by Marina Cooper February 14, 2024
    by Marina Cooper February 14, 2024

    When couples make joint philanthropy an integral part of their love story, they enrich not just their own lives but the lives of generations…

  • Using Empathy to Overcome Donor Objections

    by Marina Cooper October 9, 2023
    by Marina Cooper October 9, 2023

    Most of us have come across a pushy salesperson at some point. Theater and movies have further satirized these characters in performances both unforgettable…

  • Donor-Advised Funds: Educating Supporters and Encouraging Grants

    by Marina Cooper September 6, 2023
    by Marina Cooper September 6, 2023

    A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a well-regarded charitable giving account that provides great flexibility for donors. When a donor transfers assets into a DAF,…

  • A Year in Giving: Facts and Insights from the Giving USA 2023 Report

    by Marina Cooper June 29, 2023
    by Marina Cooper June 29, 2023

    The Giving USA Foundation’s annual report provides valuable insights into the state of charitable giving in the United States. Researched and written by the…

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