If you’ve ever run a marathon or know someone who has, you know they take preparation and stamina. Running a marathon and implementing a capital or comprehensive campaign have much in common. You wouldn’t show up at the starting line for either without putting in the necessary early work. And you wouldn’t start celebrating success at mile 17 when there’s still a long way to go. Here’s how the phases of a campaign compare to training for and completing a marathon. The post Campaigns ...| Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact.
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The Philanthropy 50 – The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of America’s biggest donors – was recently released for 2024. The headline? America’s top donors gave more than $16.2 billion. The full report is worth a read, with an analysis of giving trends and forward-looking predictions. The post What Inspires Big Gifts? Big Ideas appeared first on Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact..| Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact.
August might not feel like prime fundraising season. The inbox is quieter, vacations are winding down, and everyone is bracing for back-to-school and fall campaigns. But here’s a secret savvy fundraisers know: Make-A-Will Month is one of the most underrated opportunities of the year. This annual awareness campaign isn’t flashy, but it is quietly powerful. […] The post Using Make-A-Will Month to Grow Your Legacy Giving Program appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
Three meaningful gifts to share with your loved ones when you create or update your Will.| San Diego Rescue Mission
Carolyn Golden shares her journey towards becoming a legacy donor for the Food Bank -- and why it's important to make a gift for the future.| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank