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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.

  • 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:…

  • How to Talk to Donors About Giving from an IRA

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. January 15, 2025
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. January 15, 2025

    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…

  • Top Posts and Staff Favorites: 2024 in Review

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. December 30, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. December 30, 2024

    The Edge from EDS aims to provide content that is educational, engaging, and inspiring. We want to equip you with the tools and knowledge…

  • Four Ways to Refresh Your Planned Giving Program in 2025

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. December 19, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. December 19, 2024

    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…

  • Are Your Donors Spooked? Ease Their 5 Biggest Fears About Planned Giving.

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. October 31, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. October 31, 2024

    Donors harbor more fears than mere bumps in the night. Planned giving can spook even the most confident giver. Luckily, you can help your…

  • How to Create and Fully Utilize a Legacy Society

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 30, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 30, 2024

    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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