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More About Planned Giving On the WebGlossary of Planned Giving TermsStarting a Planned Giving ProgramNational Committee on Planned Giving Recommended Reading About Planned GivingTop 8 Things to Think About Before You Start a Planned Giving ProgramHow to Market Your Planned Giving ProgramFundraising Fundamentals Related Definitions"Planned Giving"Definition: Planned Giving is a set of ways a donor can leave money/assets to a nonprofit at his/her death; or a way to invest money so that the donor receives benefits during his/her life and then bequeaths the remaining funds to the nonprofit.
Planned Giving is a complex program of various financial instruments that can be adapted to each donor's needs. Nonprofits usually enlist professional help in setting up their planned giving programs and hire staff educated in planned giving methods. Also Known As: gift planning
deferred giving Examples: "Planned Giving programs, when set up correctly, provide future income to the nonprofit." More About Planned Giving On the WebGlossary of Planned Giving TermsStarting a Planned Giving ProgramNational Committee on Planned Giving Recommended Reading About Planned GivingTop 8 Things to Think About Before You Start a Planned Giving ProgramHow to Market Your Planned Giving ProgramFundraising Fundamentals Related Definitions |
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