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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.

  • 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…

  • Five Ways to Maximize Impact and Engagement with Your Planned Giving Website

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 16, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. September 16, 2024

    Encouraging planned giving takes persistence and patience. It necessitates building a trusting relationship with prospective donors. While you can build these connections in many…

  • How to Talk to Donors About Wills

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 1, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. August 1, 2024

    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…

  • Surveys Can Identify Planned Giving Prospects

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. July 1, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. July 1, 2024

    The key to any nonprofit’s vitality and success largely rests in the strength of its planned giving program. Ensuring the stability and advancement of…

  • The Surprising Value of Print Newsletters in the Digital Age

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. June 12, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. June 12, 2024

    As technology continues to advance, some charities are questioning the effectiveness of sending direct mail to their donors. The traditional planned giving newsletter, in…

  • Honoring Loved Ones with Planned Giving

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 10, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 10, 2024

    As the weather warms and we move from spring into summer, several special occasions dot the calendar. In the coming days and weeks, Americans…

  • 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…

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