CATEGORY

Johnne Syverson, CFP, AEP, CAP

Johnne Syverson, CFP, AEP, CAP, is the executive director of the Charitable Giving Resource Center. With over 40 years’ experience in helping individuals integrate philanthropy into their traditional financial and estate planning process, Johnne now serves as a valuable resource to nonprofits and professional advisors to help donors do more for themselves, their families, and their communities with the use of various gift planning instruments available through his affiliation with Charitable Solutions, LLC, and its affiliate, the National Gift Annuity Foundation.
Woman looking at computer monitor with limited options of planned gifts, with a sad face.
Sustainability
Johnne Syverson, CFP, AEP, CAP

Use It Or Lose It: A Complete Guide to Agricultural Planned Giving

A retired farmer wanted to donate $202,000 in grain. One charity said no—“We only take cash and stocks.” Another said yes, turned it into a high-yield gift annuity, and gained a grateful donor for life. The first charity? Left with nothing. This isn’t about generosity—it’s about competence. When nonprofits cling to outdated rules, they don’t just miss gifts. They drive donors away. Inflexibility isn’t policy. It’s failure.

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Woman with hand sign "A OK" saying yes.
Stewardship and Relationships
Johnne Syverson, CFP, AEP, CAP

Learn To Say Yes!

People who frequently say “no” value safety and predictability. Nothing wrong with that. But their growth will be slow, and their success will be limited. People who say “yes” value adventure and new experiences. Their growth will be faster and their success, over the long term, will be higher.

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Giving Magazine, Karen Alonso on Cover, United Way Las Vegas, AFP Chapter President

Giving Magazine

For those who drive change — not watch it. Join the top 1%.

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