What if your donors didn’t have to choose between making an impact today or leaving a legacy tomorrow? Blended giving helps connect the two—and it may be easier to start those conversations than you think. Explore simple ways fundraisers can spot opportunities, break down silos and build stronger donor relationships through blended gifts.Continue reading Blended Giving: How to Connect Today’s Gifts with Tomorrow’s Impact
It’s not too late to make your year-end marketing count. Learn how three smart moves and four key gift types can help you close the year with confidence.Continue reading Take Control of Your Year-End Marketing With These 3 Steps and 4 Gift Types
Starting a planned giving program can feel overwhelming—especially for small nonprofits. Here are 5 simple, budget-friendly tips to help you grow with confidence.Continue reading Step Into Planned Giving: Simple, Sustainable Strategies for Small Nonprofits
Struggling to get that all-important face-to-face with your planned giving prospects? We’ve got practical tips and strategies to help you break the ice, schedule the visit and build stronger donor connections. Continue reading 5 Tips to Finally Get the Visit With Your Prospect
When you talk about your nonprofit, do donors feel a real connection? Learn four storytelling strategies that spark emotion, build trust, and inspire long-term support. Continue reading Ditch the Pitch: 4 Ways to Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story So Donors Want to Support It Forever
Donor conversations don’t always go as planned—especially when concerns or hesitations come up. Today we tackle five common donor concerns and provide practical ways to respond with empathy, clarity and confidence, so you can keep the momentum going and help donors feel good about their giving decisions. Continue reading 5 Script Starters & Solutions for When Donors Express Concerns About Making a Gift
Great planned giving staff are hard to find—and even harder to replace. Here’s how to keep yours happy, motivated, and in it for the long haul. Continue reading Keep Your Planned Giving Team So Happy They’ll Never Want to Leave: 5 Best Practices
If your planned giving marketing feels busy but not effective, there’s a better way to connect—and it doesn’t necessarily mean doing more. It means taking a thoughtful, sustained approach. Continue reading How to Build a Planned Giving Marketing Program That Drives Engagement and Results
Want to show your donors they’re more than just a contribution? Learn how to craft a letter that thanks them for who they are—not just for what they give. Continue reading Free Download: Use This Letter to Build Love (and Loyalty!) With Your Donors
When life feels uncertain and the pressure’s piling on, it’s easy to put yourself last. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a perfect time to check in, slow down and show yourself a little care. Continue reading It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. How to Take Care of Yourself When Things Are Uncertain
Feel like your nonprofit’s message is getting lost in the noise? You’re not alone. With so many causes out there, it’s harder than ever to stand out. But the good news? There are simple ways to rise above the clutter and connect more deeply with your donors. Continue reading Cut Through the Noise: 3 Smart Strategies To Amplify Your Nonprofit’s Message
Your board cares deeply about the mission—but planned giving might still feel like a mystery or a maybe-later. With the right stories and a fresh approach, you can turn that hesitation into vision—and help them see just how powerful legacy giving can be. Continue reading Seeing the Long View: How to Help Your Board Embrace Planned Giving
In April we celebrate the unsung heroes of the nonprofit world – volunteers. They are among your organization’s most loyal supporters, which also makes them important candidates for deeper involvement in fundraising, including planned giving. For National Volunteer month, we have three reasons why you should celebrate your volunteers and two ways to show them gratitude. Continue reading It’s National Volunteer Month: 3 Reasons It’s Worth It to Celebrate Your Volunteers
With economic uncertainty on the rise, relying on just a few funding sources can leave your nonprofit vulnerable to fluctuations in the market, shifting funding priorities or changing donor behavior. Discover how diversifying your fundraising strategy—especially through planned and asset-based giving—can create a stable, resilient financial foundation.Continue reading The Importance of Diversifying Fundraising Revenue for Nonprofits in Uncertain Times
Planned giving and major gifts don’t have to be separate worlds. When these teams work together, donors win—and so does your nonprofit. Let’s talk about three simple ways to collaborate, boost giving and make fundraising more successful for everyone. Continue reading Three Ways to Set Up a Collaborative Partnership with Major Giving. It’s ‘Both/And’—and Can Reap Rewards
