GIVING Magazine Names Patrick O’Donnell as Executive Editor
We're thrilled to share that Patrick O’Donnell will be taking the helm of GIVING magazine as executive editor, and will also serve as editorial director for GIVING’s... Read more.
Your Next Five Moves [nonprofit leadership edition]
Inspired by Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David, this article reframes nonprofit leadership through bold, unapologetic strategy—not survival. It’s for... Read more.
Why Now Is the Perfect Time for Planned Giving
The most meaningful gifts aren’t given out of impulse—they’re reserved for those who’ve earned lasting trust. If your organization hasn’t shown it’s... Read more.
Donor-Advised Funds: Strategic Giving or Delayed Doing?
DAFs are where generosity goes to nap. With over $160 billion sitting idle, donor advised funds are the polite face of philanthropic procrastination—wrapped in... Read more.
The Real Wealth Gap Isn’t Money. It’s Mindset.
The real wealth gap isn’t money—it’s mindset. Most fundraisers think too small, failing to grasp the scale their donors operate on. A million seconds is 11... Read more.
2025, May
Featured Cover Preview The Donor Experience: A Culture Shift That Changes Everything Heidi Bagwell, CFRE Director of Donor Relations,Easter Seals Midwest, St. Louis,... Read more.
Everyone Wants the Fruit, But No One Wants to Plant the Tree
Planned giving remains one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools in nonprofit fundraising. This article explores why organizations overlook it, the cultural... Read more.
Advisors, Philanthropy, and Donor Perceptions: Why Advisors Must Embrace the Shift
As donor expectations evolve, today’s philanthropists are seeking more from their financial advisors—beyond tax advice. They want strategic, values-aligned giving... Read more.
Rethinking Will Planners: How Estate Planning Tools Can (and Should) Support Philanthropy
Most will tools are built for transactions, not legacies. LegacyPlanner™ redefines estate planning by integrating it into the donor journey—educating, inspiring,... Read more.
2025, April
Featured Cover Preview Rooted in Resilience: A Fundraiser’s Journey from Family Legacy to Global Impact Paul Yeghiayan, CFRE Senior ConsultantBenefactor Group,... Read more.