Raising Money Through Bequests lays out step by step how to establish a bequest program, how to work within your organization to strengthen and sustain it, how to market the program to the right audiences, and exactly what to do when responses start to come in.

Further, authors David Valinsky and Melanie Boyd supply plenty of sample materials you can immediately adapt. There’s a brochure to introduce your program, a case for support that explains to prospective donors the merits of leaving a bequest, and a tasteful letter and folder that welcomes donors to the Bequest Society and describes its various features and benefits.

Additionally, you’ll find sample bequest language to offer your donors, a sample agenda for a special gathering to introduce your bequest program, and even a list of possible names for your bequest society.

Raising Money through Bequests is a timely, uncomplicated book that can have a prodigious impact on your organization’s financial security. Buy your copy here.

Columbus Business First highlighted 20 individuals from Central Ohio who are deeply engaged in their work, leading their communities, and are front and center in the nonprofit industry. David Valinsky has been featured as one of these 20 people with whom you should get acquainted.

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David discusses the unique role of current executives working with former executives from the same JCC on a capital campaign.

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Additional helpful fundraising resources:

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

National Association of Charitable Gift Planners

Raising More Money

Association of Fundraising Professionals

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Guidestar National Database

Jewish Community Centers of North America