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Prospect Research for Small Shops with Cecilia Hogan

Cecilia Hogan has been leading the prospect research effort at the University of Puget Sound for 20 years. Listen to her speak about prospect research and how smaller organizations can incorporate a little bit of research into their fundraising program to maximize their major gifts. More>

Have You Heard This?

Are you asking big enough questions? Have you heard the following from any of your donors or prospects recently? More>

What Would You Most Like to Pass On?

A recent poll asked people with wealth to rank seven items in order of importance. The question was: “What would you MOST like your heirs to inherit from you?” More>

HUMOR: Estate Planning

Tom was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business... More>

Gift Agreements for MGOs

Gift agreements should be a critical part of your major gifts program. They prevent misunderstandings and are a wonderful way to show your donor how important they are to your organization. More>

Gift Agreements

At PW, we feel that any gift that reaches the level of major gift status at your charity should require a gift agreement. Yes, even if it is a gift to the annual fund. More>

Gift Agreements - for Dept. Leadership

Any gift that reaches the minimum level of a ‘major gift’ as defined by your organization deserves to have a gift agreement completed and signed. More>

This American Life: I Was Just Trying to Help

Here's an idea. Let's give poor people money. No seriously. Lets just give them cash. No programs. No caveats. More>

Charitable Gift Annuity: How Payments Are Calculated, Part 2

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Charitable Gift Annuities: How Are Payments Calculated?

The Question: When a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) is established, what are the critical factors in calculating the annuity payment? More>

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