It's never too early to plant seeds for planned giving

Millennials and Generation Z are already focused on retirement, and 30% of them are setting their sights on becoming millionaires to achieve their goals. What this means for you and other charitable organizations is that it's likely a smart move to expand your planned giving outreach strategies to include younger donors, as well as the traditional audience of generations who are retired or approaching retirement. Indeed, many of your younger donors are increasingly becoming investment savvy and will understand the value of planning ahead.

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BVU provides a number of virtual 60-minute "Ask the Expert" one-on-one meetings -- an opportunity for the nonprofit and the skills-based volunteer to work on a small project, or the skills-based volunteer can answer questions or provide practical suggestions. Current sessions include Donor Development, Employee Engagement and Building Your Digital Presence, among others.

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More often than not, boards of directors of nonprofit organizations are made up of business and community leaders who are not typically embedded in the day-to-day operations of charitable organizations. That's why it's important to focus on continuous learning opportunities for your board members, including (and especially) board members' roles in maintaining your organization’s financial stability.

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You have the power to choose what potential donors see about your organization, using your nonprofit’s Candid profile. This free eLearning course offers step-by-step guidance on how to claim your free Candid profile and earn Seals of Transparency to boost your online presence and tell your story.

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A free webinar, hosted by Taproot, will help equip nonprofits with the marketing resources needed to build awareness of mission, attract new supporters, and serve more community members. The class will include recommendations for crafting a 2024 Marketing Plan, advice on marketing, communications, and advertising projects and best practices for recruiting and managing skilled marketing volunteers.

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