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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.

  • Planned Gifts in Periods of Economic Uncertainty

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 4, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 4, 2024

    Charitable giving increases with a donor’s financial confidence and stability. Right? While this commonly held notion seems intuitive, it isn’t always the case. In…

  • Many financial advisors don’t discuss gift planning. You can help.

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. March 4, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. March 4, 2024

    Charitable giving continues to be important to affluent households. These individuals are looking to their financial planners for guidance on using their resources well…

  • Change Is Coming: The Great Wealth Transfer and Its Impact on Philanthropy

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. December 18, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. December 18, 2023

    The last days of December lend themselves to reflection on the year that is almost over and consideration of what we expect from the…

  • Maximize the Momentum of Giving Tuesday: Encourage Blended Gifts

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. November 2, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. November 2, 2023

    In the philanthropy world, Giving Tuesday ranks as one of the most important days of the year. In fact, it is the third biggest…

  • Evaluating Planned Gift Marketing: How to Use ROI and Improve Its Measurement

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 21, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 21, 2023

    Planned gifts are among the most important ways charitable organizations raise funds. These gifts can comprise up to 30-50% of a nonprofit’s annual revenue…

  • Learn, Connect, Empower: The Benefits of Donor Surveys and Where to Begin

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. July 17, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. July 17, 2023

    Donor surveys can be an effective, powerful addition to your established marketing and outreach program. If you haven’t yet conducted a donor survey, consider…

  • To Increase Donor Trust and Understanding, Tell a Story

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 25, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 25, 2023

    Donor trust is paramount to long-term success. Unfortunately, many Americans are struggling to maintain trust in society’s institutions—including nonprofits. A study conducted by the…

  • Now is the Time for Retirees to Explore Charitable Gift Annuities

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 2, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 2, 2023

    Retirees face planning pressure from many factors, including inflation, higher interest rates, market uncertainty, and longevity risk. Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) have always been…

  • Women and Giving: The Importance of Engaging Female Donors

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 26, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 26, 2023

    The traditional perception of what a donor looks like has been changing for some time as women comprise an ever-growing segment of givers. With…

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