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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.

  • Guiding Donors Through DAF Succession Planning

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. October 9, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. October 9, 2025

    Happy DAF Day! Donor-advised funds are best known for making it easy to set aside money for charitable giving and recommend grants that have…

  • Nonprofits and Allied Professionals: A Winning Combination

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 17, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 17, 2025

    Planned giving is rarely a solitary endeavor. It’s a collaborative effort between your organization, your donor, and the donor’s advisor, attorney, accountant, or trust…

  • Converting Year-End Donors into Legacy Supporters

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 21, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 21, 2025

    Year-end donors are more than seasonal givers—they’re potential legacy builders. Their loyalty, paired with the season’s spirit of generosity, makes this the perfect time…

  • Frequently Asked Questions About the Change to QCD Reporting

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. July 2, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. July 2, 2025

    Why are qualified charitable distributions popular? Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) are a valuable giving tool for IRA owners age 70½ or older who do…

  • Five Ways to Soar During the Summer Slump

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. June 12, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. June 12, 2025

    When the weather heats up, nonprofits often experience a cooldown in giving and donor engagement. This “summer slump” is well documented: • An analysis…

  • 6 Tips for Donor Communication in Uncertain Times

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 14, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 14, 2025

    Your donors have an amazing capacity for generosity. The current economic fears and fluctuations will not put a halt to philanthropy, but they are…

  • Strategic Giving Options: Helping Donors Choose Between a Donor-Advised Fund and a Private Foundation

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 30, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 30, 2025

    Two of the most common giving options for wealthy families are donor-advised funds (DAFs) and private foundations. Both involve an initial contribution of assets…

  • Overcoming Estate Planning Hesitations During Financial Literacy Month

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. March 27, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. March 27, 2025

    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…

  • 5 Common Mistakes with Charitable Beneficiary Designations

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. February 26, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. February 26, 2025

    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…

  • How to Engage Female Donors in a Changing World

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. January 31, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. January 31, 2025

    “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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