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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Encouraging planned giving takes persistence and patience. It necessitates building a trusting relationship with prospective donors. While you can build these connections in many…
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Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become one of the fastest-growing planned giving vehicles over the last few decades, offering flexibility for donors and a steady…
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A whole new generation of donors is out there—donors who own cryptocurrency and want to use it to meet their charitable goals. But while…
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The Giving USA Foundation’s annual report provides valuable insights into the state of charitable giving in the United States. Researched and written by the…
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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…
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As technology continues to advance, some charities are questioning the effectiveness of sending direct mail to their donors. The traditional planned giving newsletter, in…
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As the weather warms and we move from spring into summer, several special occasions dot the calendar. In the coming days and weeks, Americans…
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As far back as Ancient Rome, philosophers have praised anonymous giving as a sign of humility and high moral stature—it keeps attention on the…
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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…
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…
When donors choose to give to your organization, they want to make a positive difference and feel part of something bigger than themselves. They…