What happens when planned giving gets a seat at the leadership table?
Find out in The View From the C-Suite, a special Q&A series launching today. Hear from senior advancement and C-suite leaders about the strategies shaping planned giving and how they see its role in the future of advancement.
Kicking it off: Nathan Stelter with Philanthropic Advisor Scott Lumpkin. Continue reading The View from the C-Suite
Trust isn’t built in a day. It’s earned through small steps that, over time, add up to show people your organization can be counted on. Discover the current state of donor trust and how your organization can make it a more intentional part of the way you operate and engage. Continue reading The State of Donor Trust (and What It Takes to Earn It)
National Make-a-Will Month is almost here. Need a quick way to participate? Download our free Quick Start Toolkit with ready-to-use social posts, website copy and email messaging to help you raise awareness and engage supporters throughout August. Continue reading National Make-a-Will Month: A Quick Start Toolkit for You
No spouse. No kids. No obvious heir. For a growing number of your donors, that’s not a gap—it’s an opening. Here’s how to help them see your mission as the legacy they leave behind. Continue reading Their Legacy, Your Mission: Engaging Single, Childless Donors in Planned Giving
Giving USA 2026 is here, and the numbers are impressive—$617 billion in charitable giving and growing. Dig into what’s shifting in donor behavior and what fundraisers can do about it right now and down the road.Continue reading Beyond the Record High: What Giving USA 2026 Numbers Reveal and What Comes Next
The next legacy donor in your database may never have made a gift. Discover why thanking supporters for their connection to your mission—not just their donations—can make a lasting impact.Continue reading The Power of Gratitude: Why Thanking Everyone Is a Smart Choice
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
What happens when your team is given time to give back? Take a look inside our Volunteer Time-Off program and see how volunteering strengthens connections, builds community, and creates opportunities for deeper, long-term support.Continue reading A Look Inside Our Volunteer Time-Off Program—and Why It Matters
News today from the American Council on Gift Annuities. High CGA rates are staying put. Here’s what nonprofits need to know.Continue reading High Gift Annuity Rates to Remain in Place
Sometimes all you need is the right moment to reach out to a donor. Explore key dates in our 2026 calendar that can inspire thoughtful notes, meaningful conversations and creative ways to celebrate your supporters.Continue reading Your 2026 Donor Engagement Calendar: Dates Worth Celebrating
If charitable gifts had a podium this year, three strategies would be standing tall. From DAFs to stock gifts to QCDs, see which vehicles are winning in 2026—and why.Continue reading And the Medals Go To… The Top 3 Gift Vehicles for 2026
A donor just said ‘yes’—what happens next can make all the difference. Discover how to turn their generosity into a lasting connection.Continue reading After the Ask: 3 Critical Steps When a Donor Says Yes
A quiet change at USPS could impact donors who mail year-end gifts. Here’s what nonprofit fundraisers should know about postmarks, tax deductions and how to help donors avoid surprises.Continue reading Important USPS Postmark Change Could Affect Your Donor’s Year-End Gifts
Looking for practical planned giving guidance you can actually use? These were our most popular webinars of 2025—covering giving trends, donor conversations, and bequest administration challenges fundraisers face every day.Continue reading Top 3 Webinars of 2025: The Sessions Fundraisers Found Most Helpful
News today from the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA). Get the details from our Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®.Continue reading High Gift Annuity Rates to Remain in Place
