Avoid DAF-aster: DAFs Hold a Lot of Money, but Is Your Organization Going to Get the Grants?

Avoid DAF-aster: DAFs Hold a Lot of Money, but Is Your Organization Going to Get the Grants?

As donor-advised funds grow in popularity, it’s important for nonprofits to remind donors how DAFs can become part of their legacy giving… Read More +

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Avoid DAF-aster: DAFs Hold a Lot of Money, but Is Your Organization Going to Get the Grants?

Avoid DAF-aster: DAFs Hold a Lot of Money, but Is Your Organization Going to Get the Grants?

As donor-advised funds grow in popularity, it’s important for nonprofits to remind donors how DAFs can become part of their legacy giving…

Webinar 9/16: Russell James, “You’re in the will! Now what? Strategies that lead to larger legacy and lifetime gifts”

Webinar 9/16: Russell James, “You’re in the will! Now what? Strategies that lead to larger legacy and lifetime gifts”

Getting new legacy pledgers or legacy society members is great. But the data show that a “count it and forget it” approach won’t…

5 Key Strategies to Keep Your Bequest Program Strong

5 Key Strategies to Keep Your Bequest Program Strong

Giving USA 2024 reported that charitable bequests grew by nearly 5% in 2023—surpassing growth rates for giving by individuals, foundations, and…

Webinar 5/6: Aquanetta Betts, “The Dynamic Duo—Estate Planning and Planned Giving: What Fundraisers Should Know About the Pair”

Webinar 5/6: Aquanetta Betts, “The Dynamic Duo—Estate Planning and Planned Giving: What Fundraisers Should Know About the Pair”

Understanding the intricate relationship between estate planning and planned giving is crucial for fundraisers seeking to secure legacy gifts and cultivate…

Lower Birth Rates Present Opportunities (and Responsibilities) for Nonprofits as Childless Couples Are Apt to “Adopt” Charities

Lower Birth Rates Present Opportunities (and Responsibilities) for Nonprofits as Childless Couples Are Apt to “Adopt” Charities

A drop in births in the U.S. presents opportunities and obligations for nonprofits as childless adults seek to “adopt” charities…

A Common Reason Charities Get Deleted from Estate Plans—Don’t Let It Happen to You

A Common Reason Charities Get Deleted from Estate Plans—Don’t Let It Happen to You

Staying in touch with donors—even when they stop communicating with you—is vital to your planned giving success.

Research Supports the Value of Educating Your Donor Base About Philanthropy

Research Supports the Value of Educating Your Donor Base About Philanthropy

It is easy to become hyper-focused on data, such as the response rate from a marketing campaign. But this overlooks something at least as important: the…

Webinar 3/18: Shari Fox, “Opportunities for Generosity: Leveraging Donors’ Special Circumstances”

Webinar 3/18: Shari Fox, “Opportunities for Generosity: Leveraging Donors’ Special Circumstances”

In this webinar, Shari Fox looks at real world financial situations individuals may find themselves in and explores the ways charitable giving can…