Link Philanthropic Consulting Blog
If you are philanthropy-curious, you have come to the right place. We are guided by our core value of generosity - in attention, in resources, and in support. Here you will find articles on various topics (and if you are interested in learning about something you don’t see, let us know!)
Believing These 3 Legacy Giving Myths Will Keep You From Raising Money
Getting stuck in old habits and mindsets are normal. To get unstuck and gain the success we want we need to uncover and resolve the old myths we were hiding behind. In this post you can explore 3 commons myths about legacy giving that holds you back from getting more gifts for your nonprofit.
3 Ways To Jumpstart Your Planned Giving Program (without a budget)
Don’t put off starting, or growing, a planned giving program because your organization has a tight budget. There are some many ways to jumpstart legacy giving without spending a lot of money. Read here how to raise a lot of money with little to spend.
3 Reasons to Work in Legacy Giving Fundraising
Do you work in a nonprofit and have thought about doing planned giving (legacy giving) as part of your job or doing it full-time? I made the transition years ago and love working in this field. Is it right for you? In this post I describe 3 reasons it was right for me.
Why I Create A Story About A Bequest Donor (and why it is important to do)
Individuals with a value driven purpose create gifts in their wills (Bequests) and often we don’t know abou the gift, or individual, until after they pass and the organization receives a gift. Are you curious about who they were and why they supported your organization in an impactful and personal way? Here I explore how I started to get curious and ask the right questions.
How I Got My Start In Planned Giving
We love to hear our donors’ stories, but what about us - the professionals? How did we get introduced to the nonprofit sector and why do we do what we do? In this post I share how I got my start from attorney to planned giving professional.
3 Ways to Get Your Board Members Involved in Legacy Giving
Trying to figure out new ways to get your board engaged and also raise more money? Use these tips for board engagement for your legacy program and watch your campaign take off!
Why Annual and Legacy Giving Need To Co-exist
Strong development programs use different types of revenue streams to bring in more gifts. Read more about why annual and legacy giving programs can, and should, coexist.
How to Ask for Legacy Gifts (by changing your mindset)
How to identify common mindset blocks that hold you back from asking for a legacy gift.