by Eddie Thompson | Mar 10, 2026 | Charitable Estate Planning, Development Management, Professional Development
Trillions of dollars are going to transfer in the coming years. No one knows the exact amount, but we do know this: those assets will go to heirs, to charity, or––with thoughtful planning––to both. For nonprofits, this wealth transfer is more than an unprecedented...
by Eddie Thompson | Feb 9, 2026 | Development Management
Early in my fundraising career, the organization I worked for had an immediate funding need. I sat down with a very successful businessman and asked him for a significant gift, say $100,000, to cover this deficit. I was confident his wealth made the request...
by Eddie Thompson | Dec 10, 2025 | Donor Communications
When I started this company in 1996, I could only imagine the impact our services would have on donors and nonprofits. The reality has exceeded every expectation. Yet one challenge has persisted from the early days until now: explaining what we do in a way that is...
by Eddie Thompson | Nov 10, 2025 | Charitable Estate Planning
People don’t give to simply save on taxes. But taxes do change how people give. Instead of writing a check, for example, they advance their required minimum distribution (RMD). I have heard people argue that charitable giving would dry up if we eliminated the estate...
by Eddie Thompson | Oct 15, 2025 | Donor Communications
Not long ago, someone asked me how donor relationships have evolved over my career. That word, “evolve,” made me pause. Does it mean “improved” or simply “changed?” The truth is, relationships have changed a lot, but it hasn’t always been for the better. The...
