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Life throws surprises when you least expect them—like a panicked bird flying into your car at 7 AM. One minute, you’re enjoying your coffee; the next, you’re negotiating real estate rights with an avian intruder. Estate planning works the same way. Most people ignore it, assuming they have time—until they don’t. A simple accident can erase your legacy faster than that bird escaped my car. The lesson? Don’t be a bird brain. Plan now, because fate (and the IRS) won’t wait for you to open the window.
At the center of receiving a large donation is the cultivation of major donors. Major-donor cultivation is a fundamental piece of fundraising success, but a
Nonprofit collaboration is foundational to increasing your potential donor pool, forging strong bonds with community pillars, and serving your own target population in unique and creative ways.
When a donor is ready to make a planned gift, often their financial advisor enters the picture. Remember, these advisors serve not only your donor
Planning a nonprofit board retreat may sound like a huge undertaking, but it is a vital component of managing a board of directors. Since it
If you have been in the fundraising industry for a while, you probably remember a time when planned giving newsletters were a surefire way to connect with donors. While the majority of people still prefer direct mail as a form of communication over e-mail, the popularity of planned giving newsletters has dwindled. Planned giving newsletters still produce benefits and are an important tool in hitting donation targets, but they must be sent with a clear strategy and must target the correct people.
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