Modern Planned Giving: How Digital Tools Are Transforming Nonprofit Fundraising
Planned giving doesn’t have to be complicated, but for many nonprofits, it still feels that way. For years, legacy gifts have depended on personal outreach, mailers, and in-person events to keep donors engaged. That approach worked for a while, but times are changing.
How Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) Can Boost Your Nonprofit’s Year-End Giving
For many nonprofits, gifts from long-time supporters over age 70½ represent a vital source of stability and growth. Yet, one of the most powerful giving tools available to this group remains underutilized: the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
Executor of Estate Explained: What to Do If You Don’t Have Anyone to Name
In one of my first planned giving discussions early in my fundraising career, I faced something I had never considered before. Over lunch, a longtime donor hesitantly told me he had no one to serve as executor of his estate. He had confided in me about the strained relationship with his children and extended family, leaving him with a difficult decision. It was hard for him to talk about, and my job at the moment was, first and foremost, to listen.
What Nonprofits Should Know About Planned Giving in 2026
Discover how your nonprofit can refine its planned giving strategies to respond to new trends, incorporate best practices, and exceed donor expectations.
