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In the weeks after tax season, donors tend to talk more openly about their finances. They might make passing comments about what they owed,…

Planned giving is rarely a solitary endeavor. It’s a collaborative effort between your organization, your donor, and the donor’s advisor, attorney, accountant, or trust…

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) redefines the tax landscape around charitable giving, creating both expanded opportunities and subtle new limits. As donors…

When the weather heats up, nonprofits often experience a cooldown in giving and donor engagement. This “summer slump” is well documented: • An analysis…

“Women’s growing leadership in households, the workforce, and society more broadly is influencing patterns of generosity.” This is a quote from Women Give 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…

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…

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

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…

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a well-regarded charitable giving account that provides great flexibility for donors. When a donor transfers assets into a DAF,…