Benefits and issues arising from a gift for endowment

Benefits and challenges of setting up an endowment fund for charity, as well as how to market these funds to your donors.

Endowment funds: An overview

An exploration of endowment funds, including different types and how they can benefit a charity.

Major gifts campaign checklist

A successful major gifts fundraising campaign is not magic. It is a straightforward, concise process of executing well-defined components arranged in a step-by-step progression.

Gifts of life insurance

How to market a donation of life insurance to your constituents.

Campaign Feasibility Studies: Sample Interview Questionnaire

Sample interview questions to ask in your campaign feasibility study. (Appendix C)

Working with ten-year gifts

Ten-year gifts to charities are becoming an important tool in charitable fund raising, both for charities and donors. This article explores the legalities of these gifts.

Traditional fundraising structures breaking down

The differences between major gifts and planned gifts and the challenges of combining both into one job description.

Confirming How the Gift Will Be Used

The following article is an excerpt from Penelope Burk’s new book "Thanks! A Guide to Donor-Centred Fundraising".

The seven deadly sins of gift planning

Seven key errors that will cause your gift planning program to fail.

Build your major gifts programs first, says Vanderhoof

More individuals are interested in your cause than corporations.