8 Tips for Making Ethical Decisions Easier
By Peggy Killeen Does the word “ethics” have unpleasant connotations for you? If so, you’re not alone. It […]
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6 Common Mistakes To Avoid with Your Planned Giving Case for Support
6 Common Mistakes To Avoid with Your Planned Giving Case for Support Read More
Does your legacy case for support seem to have a limited impact on your planned giving results? If your answer is a doleful yes, It’s time to take a step back.
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Stewardship: Recognition and the DAF Donor
Stewardship: Recognition and the DAF Donor Read More
I recently participated in an online conversation about recognition of a DAF donor. The finance professionals on the thread were confused. Why were charities reluctant to recognize donors for a fund that was created within the financial institution’s charitable entity?
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Charitable without a Cause
Charitable without a Cause Read More
As more research and analysis on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) is becoming public, the ultimate reality of what donor advised funds are meant to do is becoming clear.
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Redefining the Notion of Philanthropy
Redefining the Notion of Philanthropy Read More
What we know is that the vast majority of donors to Canadian charities would be unable (or would see themselves as unable) to provide a gift large enough to be deemed “philanthropic.” This has left the idea of “philanthropy,” as something only available to an incredibly small group of high-net-worth individuals and families. For many organizations, this makes up less than 1% of their supporter base.
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Do It Now and Never Stop
Do It Now and Never Stop Read More
It’s up to your organization to make your case known to your donors, to your stakeholders, and to the community. You can’t assume that your stakeholders know or understand your Why. What does that mean? Let me give an example.
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Your Unique “Why”: How to Build your PG case for Support
Your Unique “Why”: How to Build your PG case for Support Read More
In legacy giving, as with any other nonprofit campaign, you want to create a case for support that elevates your organization above your competitors while engaging donors who wish to create a gift as a legacy to the future. This process sounds complicated, but it is essential and only takes a few steps to begin.
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Your Charity’s Competitive Advantage is to (Clearly) State the Reasons to Invest in the Future – Use It!
The leadership at most nonprofits assume that everyone knows the important work being done by their charitable organization. They are wrong.
Here’s what you need to do instead.
Here’s what you need to do instead.
Three Ways to Position Your Charity as the First Choice for Philanthropic Investment
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Fundraising is a competitive landscape, whether we like it or not. Here are three ways to ensure your charity stands out on top.
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Changing the Playing Field: Donor Advised Funds
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Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a more recent addition to the fundraising landscape. Financial institutions think they are great, but what do they really mean for charities?
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The Power of an Executive Champion: Proactive Planned Giving at Fighting Blindness Canada
The Power of an Executive Champion: Proactive Planned Giving at Fighting Blindness Canada Read More
With help from PGgrowth, Foundation Fighting Blindness developed a successful proactive planned giving program.
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Create a Proactive Program to Sustain Your Organization, PART 2
Create a Proactive Program to Sustain Your Organization, PART 2 Read More
Despite the evidence of opportunity, desire and verbal commitment, charities are failing to grow and progress their planned giving programs. It is up to us, as professionals in the field, to change this trend.
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