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Unpacking Fractional Fundraising: Maximizing Impact in Nonprofits
The fundraising landscape for non-profit organizations is perpetually evolving, and one of the innovative trends changing the game is 'Fractional Fundraising.' This approach has emerged as a beacon of efficiency and effectiveness—ideal for organizations with big...
Charitable Gifts of Life Insurance
As fundraisers, it's critical to find creative ways to encourage people to donate to our cause....
INVOLVE YOUR BOARD
Building a thriving planned giving program without some level of commitment from the board is...
COUNTING VS ACCOUNTING
Many people ask me how to count planned gifts. The first...
ABOVE AND BELOW THE LINE
In their book The Right Side of the Table, Scott and Todd Fithian suggest fundraisers draw a...
LEAVE YOUR TOOLBOX IN THE TRUCK UNTIL YOU KNOW WHAT “NEEDS A FIXIN”
Imagine you are looking to remodel your kitchen and you call several contractors to come out and...
IT’S A NUMBERS GAME BEFORE IT’S A RELATIONSHIP
While planned giving is all about people and relationships, there is also a numbers component to...
THE EXCUSES FOR NOT OFFERING PLANNED GIFTS TO YOUR DONORS ARE THE VERY REASONS YOU SHOULD
With all the pressure we are under to bring cash in the door, the thought of proactively focusing...
IT’S NOT ABOUT HAVING ALL THE ANSWERS… IT’S ABOUT ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
Many people avoid or are reactionary to planned giving conversations with their donors because...