Tag Archives: planned giving

Larger Gifts for All Sized Organizations

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

We were talking about planned giving as a way that some donors could make larger gifts without negatively impacting their families or their current lifestyle.  Some of the people on the development committee were really against the idea of allowing … Continue reading →

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The Big Question

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Once you’ve passed the age of 11 or 12, it becomes difficult to ask someone for a gift.  And yet, for non-profits to be strong and well positioned for growth, getting charitable gifts is vitally important. Asking the question is … Continue reading →

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Planned Giving–Not Just For the Elderly or the Rich

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

When I was a young child, the thing that frightened me most about the future was the last 4-1/2 years of my life.  My sister, who I adored above all else, is 4-1/2 years older than I, and to my … Continue reading →

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