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  • Planned Giving Trends and Insights from Giving USA 2024

    by Marina Cooper July 15, 2024
    by Marina Cooper July 15, 2024

    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…

  • 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…

  • Helping Donors Choose a Life Income Gift

    by Connor Jett, J.D. May 29, 2024
    by Connor Jett, J.D. May 29, 2024

    When donors choose to give to your organization, they want to make a positive difference and feel part of something bigger than themselves. They…

  • 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…

  • Navigating Anonymous Gifts—Options and Challenges

    by Marina Cooper April 26, 2024
    by Marina Cooper April 26, 2024

    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…

  • Sharing the Love: Couples and Joint Philanthropy

    by Marina Cooper February 14, 2024
    by Marina Cooper February 14, 2024

    When couples make joint philanthropy an integral part of their love story, they enrich not just their own lives but the lives of generations…

  • The Sunset of the TCJA: Just a Bit Outside of a Regular Pitch

    by James Jett, J.D. December 4, 2023
    by James Jett, J.D. December 4, 2023

    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…

  • National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Three Important Reminders

    by Terry Sites October 16, 2023
    by Terry Sites October 16, 2023

    This week will probably pass without much fanfare. You are not likely to see parades or hear speeches from politicians. So, how should we…

  • Using Empathy to Overcome Donor Objections

    by Marina Cooper October 9, 2023
    by Marina Cooper October 9, 2023

    Most of us have come across a pushy salesperson at some point. Theater and movies have further satirized these characters in performances both unforgettable…

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