Sharing a Community in Common
In this episode of The Planned Giving Pod, Ed Sluga continues the conversation sparked by last week’s discussion with […]
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Failure to Launch…Planned Giving
In this thought-provoking episode, PGgrowth President and Co-Founder Ed Sluga revisits a critical question: Why are so many charities still struggling to
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Stress and The Fundraiser
In this podcast, Ed talks to Claire Barron from Talk Listen Connect, Peggy Killeen and Theresa Butler-Porter about stress in planned giving. Talk Listen Connect (TLC)
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All About Therea Butler-Porter
This week’s podcast is a special episode celebrating PGgrowth’s 15th anniversary. Ed sits down with PGgrowth Senior Consultant Theresa
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Updating Ideas Around the Messages of Planned Giving
In this week’s episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of planned giving communications. Join Ed Sluga and
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The State of Planned Giving in Canada 2025
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To celebrate 15 years of advancing the planned giving sector, we’ve gathered renowned experts Peggy Killeen, CFRE, Grant Monck, LL.B, and Ken Ramsay, a pioneer of planned giving in Canada, for an insightful conversation.
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SURVEY | Engagement of Planned Giving Prospects
By Ed Sluga, first published in Hilborn Charity eNews Much of the research into planned giving has been
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Stewardship: Recognition and the DAF Donor
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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
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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
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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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