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.
2025, March
Featured Cover Preview From Stage to Storytelling: How Creative Backgrounds Shape Fundraising Success Emily Wills, Development DirectorMadison Reading Project, Madison,... Read more.
A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits: Why Donors Are Pulling Back
Nonprofit giving has declined by $65 billion since 2021, a staggering number influenced by multiple factors. Economic challenges like inflation and market volatility... Read more.
Honoring the Legacy of Planned Giving Pioneers While Shaping the Future
The planned giving community has lost two giants—Roger Schoenhals and Lindsay Lapole—whose contributions shaped the profession for generations. Roger, founder... Read more.
Why Grantmakers Are Getting Tougher With Nonprofits
The free money era is over. Community foundations and major donors are done funding nonprofits that refuse to plan for the future. If your organization is still... Read more.
No One Ever Made Money by Panicking
With potential government funding cuts, nonprofits must resist fear-driven reactions and focus on what truly secures their future: philanthropy. Grants come and... Read more.
2025, February
Featured Cover Preview Authenticity in Action: Mastering the Art of Nonprofit Storytelling to Inspire Giving Karen Alonso, Vice President of MarketingUnited Way... Read more.
Donors Can Smell Fear
Fear is nonprofit kryptonite, and donors can smell it from miles away. While you're clutching your pearls in your vanilla comfort zone, bold organizations are reinventing... Read more.
The System Is Not Unfair
Fairness is subjective, often rooted in financial literacy gaps, not systemic bias. The system rewards those who understand its rules and take personal responsibility,... Read more.