April is National Financial Literacy Month, which promotes financial education and empowerment. As Americans finish and file their taxes, it’s a good time for…
Rebecca Wood, J.D.

Rebecca Wood, J.D.
Rebecca is a member of the Indiana Bar Association, a Legal Writer at EDS with decades of varied writing experience, and a dedicated marathon runner. See her full bio on the Meet the Team page at endowdevelop.com.
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Many donors find charitable beneficiary designations to be a simple way to make a significant legacy gift—one that bypasses probate, costs nothing now, and…
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“Women’s growing leadership in households, the workforce, and society more broadly is influencing patterns of generosity.” This is a quote from Women Give 2024:…
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A record number of Americans are reaching retirement—more specifically, age 70½. This important age marks the time when an IRA owner can make a…
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The Edge from EDS aims to provide content that is educational, engaging, and inspiring. We want to equip you with the tools and knowledge…
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We’ve reached the point where the rest of the year can be measured in days. Once we ring in the new year, that flip…
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Donors harbor more fears than mere bumps in the night. Planned giving can spook even the most confident giver. Luckily, you can help your…
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A legacy society is an easy and important way to cultivate donor relationships, encouraging new or additional planned gifts and making it less likely…
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Encouraging planned giving takes persistence and patience. It necessitates building a trusting relationship with prospective donors. While you can build these connections in many…
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August is National Make-A-Will Month. This presents a great opportunity to talk to donors about how simple it can be to add a powerful…