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Apr
05
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How’s This for “Appreciated Stuff”?by James Pierson One of the many advantages of planned giving is that it enables donors to make contributions to our organizations in the form of “appreciated stuff.” This can mean appreciated securities, for example, but it might also mean a 1955 Corvette, a collection of antique glassware, or… How about a bunch of famous guitars played by Eric Clapton? 
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Mar
11
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REAL PHILANTHROPY NOW
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Feb
15
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To Junk Mail, or Not to Junk Mail…Is That the Question?Listen: there’s a grassroots rebellion against direct mail marketing. For example, CatalogChoice.Org, a nonprofit “do not send” registry for consumers and companies who want to stem the flood of unwanted catalogs and other junk mail they receive, has served more than a million individuals and businesses since its founding in 2007. Read more »
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Dec
16
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Everyday Philanthropy:
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Dec
14
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Rolling into 2011 with The Giving PledgeIn October we showcased Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s high-profile donation of $100 million to the public schools of Newark, New Jersey. Today, we’re here to say: That was peanuts. Read more »
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Dec
09
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What Gives with Apple iPhones?
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Dec
06
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The Grinch That Torched ChristmasBy James Pierson Planned giving professionals, just like all fundraisers, have a vital interest in the state of altruism in our world, as well as society’s attitudes towards charity in general and nonprofits in particular. We owe it to ourselves, our programs, our prospects, and our donors, to stay fully informed. Unfortunately, the news isn’t always good…
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Dec
01
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Prevent Fundraising Blackouts by Saving Donor EnergyBy James Pierson The more you stress your prospect, the more demands you make upon them, the more likely they are bail on you. Here are some tips on how to keep ‘em sweet. Read more »
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Nov
24
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Mr. Cameron Has Something to Tell Youby James Pierson William John Cameron (1879-1953) really lived the kind of life you would expect in an adventure novel or a Hollywood movie. We want to establish that to begin with, to counter any idea that he’s famous just for coming up with colorful aphorisms. Read more »
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Nov
19
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It’s Raining Donors at Drexel UBy James Pierson Okay, maybe two donors don’t make a rainstorm, but $70 million is a thunderous amount of money, and you can bet Philadelphia’s Drexel University (www.drexel.edu) isn’t complaining about the weather.
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