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…
Donor communication
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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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When donors choose to give to your organization, they want to make a positive difference and feel part of something bigger than themselves. They…
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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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When couples make joint philanthropy an integral part of their love story, they enrich not just their own lives but the lives of generations…
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In the 1989 comedy classic Major League, baseball broadcasting legend Bob Uecker plays a hard-drinking, sarcastic baseball play-by-play announcer named Harry Doyle, who covers…
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This week will probably pass without much fanfare. You are not likely to see parades or hear speeches from politicians. So, how should we…
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Most of us have come across a pushy salesperson at some point. Theater and movies have further satirized these characters in performances both unforgettable…
