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Betsy Suppes

Betsy is a certified petroleum geologist and mineral appraiser with over 30 years of experience in oil and gas valuation, risk analysis, and legal support. As Managing Partner of Forgedale Geological Consulting, she specializes in appraising in-kind gifts of mineral interests for charities, banks, and estates. Holding degrees from Dickinson College and Tulane University, Betsy is active in professional organizations, including the International Institute of Minerals Appraisers, where she serves as vice president. She frequently presents on mineral gifting strategies at philanthropic and financial conferences.
Just Say Yes (to all kinds of planned gifts)
Gifts of Real Estate
Betsy Suppes

Just Say Yes (to all kinds of planned gifts)

Should personal beliefs prevent accepting a major gift? If a donor offers mineral rights but the gift officer opposes fracking, what then? Yet that same officer would accept Chevron stock—a “back-door yes” to the same industry. Royalties from minerals, music, patents, or franchises can significantly boost your endowment. If your nonprofit won’t accept these gifts, another organization will. Have a gift acceptance policy—and use it.

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