Sarah Pinto

Illustration of diverse community members embraced by protective hands, symbolizing the role of community foundations in supporting and safeguarding local giving.
Planned Giving Marketing
Sarah Pinto

Don’t Underutilize Your Community Foundation

Can you name your local community foundation? More importantly: do you know what they really do? Far from being competitors, community foundations are powerful allies for nonprofits. They manage complex gifts, build sustainable endowments, connect you with donor-advised funds, and even handle planned giving for teams without in-house expertise. Think of them as gardeners of local philanthropy – planting, tending, and growing generosity so your mission can thrive for years to come.

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Nurture — people caring with hearts in the air.
Major Gifts
Sarah Pinto

Why Every Fundraiser Needs a Major Donor Society

Asking an influential member of your community for a large gift is often an intimidating task. While effective donor prospecting can eliminate some of the anxieties involved, tools like a major donor society also go a long way to secure a big ask. Major donor societies provide exclusive, insider access to your highest-dollar donors, generating significant revenue by developing intimate relationships with excellent stewardship.

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