Give and Take

Planned Gifts Take Too Long!
Planned Giving Marketing
Viken Mikaelian

Planned Gifts Take Too Long!

Planned gifts are not always deferred. Some provide immediate cash, some come in sooner than you think, and here are a few tips to accelerate them.

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How I Got into Planned Giving
Marketing Planned Giving
Viken Mikaelian

How I Got into Planned Giving

People often ask me about my life. What’s my background? Where’s my accent from? Where did I grow up? Where did you meet your wife? One of these days I’ll get around to answering all that… But the most common question I get is, “Viken, how did you get into planned giving?” Answer: By Accident.

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What’s the True Measure of Wealth?
Bequests
Viken Mikaelian

What’s the True Measure of Wealth?

Fundraising professionals focus on income as a measure of giving ability. The worried fundraiser thinks this way. “The prospective donor won’t give, because she won’t save money by being charitable. I won’t raise enough money to make my annual goals. My charity won’t accomplish its mission, and I’ll lose my job. What am I going to do?”

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Fearless Asking
Relationships
Jeb Banner

Fearless Asking

What kind of “asker” are you? Confident, well-dressed, professional? Or more of a beggar? Someone apologetic, mincing their way through the ask? One type is going to succeed often, and the other will almost always fail. Can you guess which is which? You’ll find the answer — and other great advice on making the ask — on our blog in a guest post from author, public speaker and planned giving specialist Dr. Rebecca Price Janney.

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Philanthropy Landscape
Self Improvement
Viken Mikaelian

Philanthropy Landscape

Becoming part of our network is a unique experience. You’ll receive timely communiqués, learning opportunities, webinars, client hours, get to try out new tools. We’re like a “central clearinghouse” for cutting-edge discoveries about marketing and other forms of intelligence drawn from thousands of thought leaders.

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Bequests are up, cash is down. Empower your donors to plan their will and invest their legacy in the cause they support the most.

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