A few years ago an Australian public service ad to promote railway safety went viral. Called “Dumb Ways to Die,” the campaign was set to a catchy song with lyrics…
May 15, 2019 Read more
Giving
“It’s never government, the economy, or tax laws that are our enemy. It’s ourselves.”— A CEO of a healthcare foundation, remaining anonymous.
April 1, 2019 Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if every donor simply gave cash or publicly traded stock? And, did not ask for a pledge period of greater than five years?
While most donors do fit this description, there are others who present challenges in terms of the proposed structure of their gifts.
February 6, 2018 Read more
Will the new tax law doom your nonprofit? Or will it stimulate the economy and be a fundraising boon?
January 17, 2018 Read more
One’s legacy comes in many different colors: This infographic details helpful facts and figures related to bequests, wills and charities. It’s perfect for presentations, newsletters, blogs, websites, social media, etc. — and it’s free for you to use.
July 19, 2017 Read more
The other day a colleague from another nonprofit, a fairly small one, told me he was leaning away from spending money on a new planned giving website. This is not the first development person I’ve heard struggle with this decision.
July 15, 2017 Read more
Long-term study shows multiple benefits for charities to get in the estate plan sooner. We all know charitable estate giving is a big deal. In comparison, despite all of the…
April 15, 2016 Read more