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Planned Giving Myth: It Will Hurt Your Other Fundraising

Nov 24, 2020

Many fundraisers shy away from Planned Giving because they worry that it will hurt their other fundraising efforts. But what if I told you...

Planned Giving Myth: Planned Giving Is Complicated

Oct 29, 2020

Many fundraisers assume that successful Planned Giving programs have to offer donors a number of different options, such as charitable lead trusts and charitable remainder trusts. This is not true. In fact, you can have a very respectable PG program by focusing only...

Planned Giving: A Win-Win for Your Organization and Your Career

Oct 27, 2020

Gaining expertise in Planned Giving will broaden your career and put you ahead of your peers.

Planned Giving Myth: Planned Giving Requires Expensive Experts

Oct 22, 2020

Many organizations believe that Planned Giving requires a lot of technical expertise. In turn, they think they need to have experts on staff or hire expensive outside help to get started. But that’s so not true! You don’t need a lawyer on your staff or on retainer....

Webinar: Start Your Planned Giving in 2021

Oct 14, 2020

Get Planned Giving off your to-do list! Too many small- and mid-size nonprofits are intimidated by Planned Giving. You don’t need a lawyer, a lot of time, or a big budget to get results. Make 2021 the year you take action and start your Planned Giving program. Join me...

Planned Giving Myth: Planned Giving Is Only for Wealthy Donors

Oct 14, 2020

There is no lifetime cost for a planned gift. So people who have accumulated wealth but who cannot give it to you while they are living can give it to you when they create their estates.

Planned Giving Myth: You Need to Invest Heavily to be Successful

Oct 8, 2020

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to create and market a Planned Giving program. But you do need discipline.

Planned Giving: The Rx for Your Hospital’s Financial Well-Being

Oct 1, 2020

Planned Giving is an often-overlooked tool for hospitals and other health-care organizations.

Starting a Planned Giving Program? Begin With Your Board

Sep 10, 2020

Board members and other highly active supporters are more likely to include your organization in their wills — and they can provide powerful testimonials about your organization.