Tell me another one!
I love jokes! During the pandemic, they’ve been wonderfully stress-reducing. But what does joke telling or story telling have to do with fundraising? Story telling? A LOT!
Read MoreFinding solid support in troubling times
What if you don't have the support of any megadonors and you're not sure how to get on MacKenzie Scott's radar screen?
Read MoreHow to steward your donors? ASK them!
Most gifts come from donors who've already given, not new donors. This article is about how we treat these valuable people, helping them give more, now and in the future.
Read MorePlanned giving is a GAME CHANGER!
What if I told you that I could bring you 100 brand new major donor prospects who will each ultimately give your organization $100,000, and over the next few years will increase their annual gifts and be among your campaign donors when you have a special campaign? You would say, “Terrific, Dianna! Where are they?”
Read MoreThat Vacation Place You Own...?
If you don’t use it much, consider using your vacation home to make a charitable gift to your favorite nonprofit. Compared to writing a check, the tax advantages can be significant, allowing you to potentially give much more than you could otherwise.
Read MoreShould your group have an Endowment?
Prospective donors thinking about leaving a portion of their estate to your group want to know how you will handle their gift – possibly the largest gift they will ever make. Having an endowment in place can make all the difference in their confidence.
Read MoreLegacy giving – are you ready?
IRS data show that charitable bequests of recent years average more than $32,000 in value, which qualifies as a major gift in the view of most nonprofits. The amount of a bequest may be 50 or more times the value of the donor’s annual gift. What a return on investment for the efforts to establish a planned giving program!
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