by Guest Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | Asking, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Legacy, Permission-Based Asking, Planned Giving | Asking, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Giving, Planned giving, Relationships
If you are newer to the world of planned giving, or perhaps you’re an MGO or MLO being asked to have planned gift conversations with your donors, you may be experiencing what I call “The Ick Factor.” The first time you learn about some of the strategies used in...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 29, 2021 | Legacy, Legacy Society, Planned Gifts | Planned giving, Stewardship
Should you have a legacy society? Yes, you should. We are big fans of legacy societies because a legacy society delivers solid content and direction on the three pillars of a good planned giving program: Effective lead generation. Good solicitation practices....
by Richard Perry | Aug 4, 2023 | Assessments, Legacy, Planned Giving Associate, Planned Giving Officer | Major Gifts, Planned giving, Stewardship
You cannot imagine the times Jeff and I have found, at organizations large and small, that there is just one person who handles planned giving AND major gifts for the organization. This happens a lot in smaller organizations where the labor economics are driving the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 10, 2021 | Assessments, Legacy, Planned Giving Associate, Planned Giving Officer | Planned giving
You cannot imagine the times Jeff and I have found, at organizations large and small, that there is just one person who handles planned giving AND major gifts for the organization. This happens a lot in smaller organizations where the labor economics are driving the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 8, 2021 | Assessments, Bequests, Legacy, Planned Gifts | Planned giving
Did you get your share of the $41 billion dollars in the United States that donors willed to their favorite charities in 2020? If not, you’re likely one of those managers and leaders who think that investing in planned giving is a luxury – something you do IF there...