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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.

  • Print and Digital Work Better Together:
    Building a Coordinated Planned Giving Campaign

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 10, 2026
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 10, 2026

    A donor notices a planned giving message in the mail, scans a QR code to learn more, later opens an email on the same…

  • Four Myths That Can Cause You to Overlook DAF Donors

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 26, 2026
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 26, 2026

    Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become one of the fastest-growing forces in philanthropy, quietly reshaping how billions of charitable dollars move each year. Yet even…

  • Five Ways to Broaden the Make-a-Will Month Conversation

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 3, 2026
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 3, 2026

    For many people, making or updating a will sits somewhere between cleaning out the garage and finally organizing the family photos. They know they…

  • Helping Donors Avoid Common Planned Giving Mistakes

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 27, 2026
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 27, 2026

    Even well-intentioned planned gifts can go off course because of small oversights, outdated documents, or improper execution. Fortunately, many of the most common issues…

  • Interpreting the New Giving Forecast After OBBBA:
    What Has Changed and What Endures

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 7, 2026
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 7, 2026

    Shifts in tax legislation often spark concern about the future of charitable giving. But recent analysis from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of…

  • Make Full Use of Your Planned Giving Website

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. March 12, 2026
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. March 12, 2026

    Far from an optional addition, a planned giving website is an essential, invaluable tool for any planned giving program. When thoughtfully constructed and regularly…

  • Asking for Commitment in Planned Giving

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. February 13, 2026
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. February 13, 2026

    In the reality TV show The Bachelor, the rose ceremony at the end of most episodes marks a clear moment of decision. A rose…

  • Using AI Wisely in Planned Giving

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. January 15, 2026
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. January 15, 2026

    Artificial intelligence offers exciting opportunities to make planned giving teams faster and more efficient, so you can spend more time building donor relationships. But…

  • National Philanthropy Day: Your Role in Inspiring Family Giving

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

    A family legacy of giving rarely begins in a lawyer’s office. It starts at the dinner table, during volunteer experiences, and through countless small…

  • 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…

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