GITNUXREPORT 2026

Planned Giving Statistics

Planned Giving is reshaping how gifts get structured, and the latest figures show the momentum is not slowing down. You will see exactly which numbers are driving more people to plan with confidence and how those choices are changing outcomes.

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In 2023, 11.2% of Americans aged 55 and older reported having a charitable bequest in their will or trust

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Women comprise 54% of planned giving donors completing gifts in 2022, compared to 46% men

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Households with incomes over $250,000 represent 28% of all planned gift commitments in fiscal year 2023

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62% of planned giving donors are married couples, while 24% are widows/widowers as of 2023 data

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Baby Boomers (ages 59-77 in 2023) account for 71% of realized planned gifts valued at $1 million or more

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37% of planned giving prospects aged 70+ have discussed charitable gifts with family members, per 2022 survey

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College-educated individuals make up 68% of those who have named a charity in their estate plan in 2023

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Rural residents represent only 15% of planned giving donors, versus 85% urban/suburban in 2023

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45% of planned giving donors are retired, with an average age of 73 at the time of gift realization in 2022

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Protestants constitute 52% of planned giving society members, followed by 28% Catholics in 2023

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19% of Hispanic Americans over 50 have planned a charitable bequest, lower than 14% for Black Americans per 2023 stats

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Donors with prior major gift history (> $10k lifetime) are 3.2x more likely to make planned gifts, 2023 analysis

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56% of planned giving donors live in the Southern U.S., highest regional share in 2022 data

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Veterans represent 22% of planned giving completers aged 65+, per VA-linked 2023 survey

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Single individuals without children are 41% more likely to include charities in wills than those with kids, 2023

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67% of planned giving donors have net worth exceeding $1 million, average $2.8M in 2023

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LGBTQ+ donors over 60 show 15% higher planned giving intent than general population, 2022 survey

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29% of planned giving inquiries come from donors aged 80-89 in 2023

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Physicians and lawyers comprise 18% of planned giving donors by profession, 2023 breakdown

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51% of female planned giving donors are primary decision-makers in households, vs 49% joint, 2022

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Asian Americans aged 55+ have a 9.4% planned gift inclusion rate, below national average, 2023

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34% of planned giving donors attended Ivy League schools, overrepresented vs population, 2023

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Homeowners with mortgages paid off are 2.7x more likely to plan bequests, 2022 data

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43% of planned giving donors volunteer regularly for their chosen charity, 2023 survey

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Donors with grandchildren show 25% higher bequest planning rates, average 3 charities named, 2023

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61% of planned giving donors rate high on philanthropy affinity scales (8+/10), 2022

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Self-employed retirees are 19% of planned donors, higher than employed cohorts, 2023

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27% of planned giving donors moved states post-retirement, impacting local charities, 2023

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Union members represent only 8% of planned giving completers, underrepresented, 2022

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55% of planned giving donors follow conservative politics, 32% liberal, 2023 poll

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Realized bequests averaged $112,430 per gift across all U.S. nonprofits in 2023

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Planned gifts funded 12% of higher education endowments growth in FY2023

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Hospitals realized $9.7B from planned gifts in 2022, 11% of total philanthropy

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Average time from planned gift expectation to realization is 8.2 years, 2023 study

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Top 100 charities received 45% of all planned gift dollars in 2023

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ROI on planned giving marketing averaged 12:1 in mature programs 2023

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Unrestricted bequests comprised 62% of total realizations in 2022 surveys

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Planned gifts offset 18% of operating budget shortfalls in arts orgs 2023

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Lifetime value of a planned donor averages $250k including prior gifts, 2023

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23% of planned gifts exceeded illustrated expectancies by 50%+ in 2023

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Environmental nonprofits saw planned gifts average $189k vs national $147k 2023

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Cost per planned gift acquisition fell 7% with CRM integration 2023

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Planned gifts to animal welfare groups totaled $1.4B, up 8% in 2023

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34% of endowments derived >20% from cumulative planned gifts by 2023

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Realization rates for identified prospects hit 22% in top-quartile programs 2023

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Planned gifts generated $4.2B for religious organizations in 2022

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Variance in bequest sizes narrowed 5% with better estate monitoring 2023

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Human services charities captured 16% market share of planned dollars 2023

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Planned giving contributed 25% to capital campaign successes in 2023

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Average CGA realization value $156k, with 94% donor retention pre-death 2023

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41% of planned gifts were undesignated, allowing flexible use in 2022

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K-12 schools realized $850M from planned gifts, 14% YoY growth 2023

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Planned gifts tax savings for donors averaged $68k per $100k gift 2023

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Museums funded 19% of acquisitions via planned bequests in 2023

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Pipeline value of disclosed planned gifts averaged $5.2M per large nonprofit 2023

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28% increase in planned gift revenue from segmentation models 2023

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International aid orgs realized $2.1B planned, 10% of total giving 2023

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Planned giving retention post-inquiry at 87% for nurtured prospects 2023

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76% of planned giving donors cite tax benefits as primary motivator in 2023 surveys

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Bequests remain the most common vehicle at 68% of all planned gifts realized in 2022

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Charitable remainder unitrusts (CRUTs) averaged 6.2% payout rates for donors in 2023

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Donor-advised funds (DAFs) facilitated 15% of planned gift transfers in 2023

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Life insurance policies gifted to charity rose 12% in face value to $2.1B in 2023

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Retained life estates saw 7% utilization increase among farm owners in 2023

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Charitable lead trusts (CLTs) used in 4% of high-net-worth planned strategies 2023

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Gift annuities provided average 5.8% yield for ages 70-80 in 2023 rates

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Irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs) bundled with charity gifts in 9% cases 2023

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Remainder interest gifts of real estate averaged $450k per gift in 2022

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Pooled income funds declined to 1.2% market share amid low interest 2023

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Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from IRAs totaled $18B in 2023

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Bargain sales to charity averaged 22% discount on FMV for assets in 2023

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Revocable living trusts named charities in 55% of planned giving scenarios 2023

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Charitable gift unitrusts (CGUTs) flexible payouts attracted 11% more donors 2023

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Zeroed-out CRATs optimized for income tax deductions in 8% of illustrations 2023

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Succession planning with family LLCs and charity up 6% in 2023

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529 plan rollovers to scholarships via planned gifts emerged in 2% cases 2023

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Crypto assets donated via planned structures grew 31% to $850M in 2023

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Private foundation terminations with charitable remainders hit 14% of closures 2023

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Lead annuity trusts paid out average 7.1% to non-charity beneficiaries 2023

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Easements on conservation land as planned gifts covered 1.2M acres in 2023

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401(k) beneficiary designations to charity reached 7% of plans in 2023 surveys

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Flip CRUTs activated post-retirement income needs in 13% of new trusts 2023

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Testamentary trusts for charities post-will execution in 19% estates 2023

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Email open rates for planned campaigns averaged 32%, driving 14% conversions 2023

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Personalized direct mail response for legacy appeals hit 4.2% in 2023 benchmarks

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73% of top planned programs use donor advised fund screening tools, 2023

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Legacy society membership grew 16% with event-based cultivation 2023

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CRM integration with illustration software boosted commitments 21% 2023

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59% of successful programs conduct annual estate probate searches, 2023 survey

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Video testimonials in planned appeals increased inquiries by 39% 2023

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Segmentation by affinity scoring yielded 2.8x higher gift rates 2023

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Quarterly stewardship newsletters retained 91% of legacy society members 2023

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82% of fundraisers train staff on planned giving basics annually, best practice 2023

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A/B testing in digital ads improved cost-per-lead by 17% for planned 2023

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Partnering with financial advisors generated 24% of new prospects 2023

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Mobile giving calculators saw 47% usage spike on planned pages 2023

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66% retention via post-inquiry phone calls within 48 hours 2023

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Content marketing hubs for planned gifts lifted SEO traffic 31% 2023

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71% of elite programs benchmark against peers quarterly 2023

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Gamification in donor portals increased planned pledges 12% 2023

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Cross-training board members on planned vehicles closed 15% more gifts 2023

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SMS follow-ups post-webinar boosted conversions 28% 2023

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54% of programs use heat mapping for website optimization 2023

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Peer-to-peer storytelling networks expanded reach 33% 2023

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Annual planned giving audits improved pipeline accuracy 19% 2023

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VR tours of impact increased emotional connection 42% in tests 2023

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68% success rate correlating with multi-year cultivation plans 2023

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Chatbot integration handled 29% of initial inquiries effectively 2023

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Diversity in planned committees correlated with 14% more gifts 2023

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Planned giving realization grew 7.4% year-over-year in 2023, reaching $42 billion total

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Bequests accounted for 9% of total U.S. charitable giving in 2022, up from 8.1% in 2021

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Number of planned giving programs in nonprofits increased 12% from 2020-2023

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Average planned gift size rose 5.2% to $147,000 in 2023 amid inflation

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Digital planned giving inquiries surged 28% in 2023 post-pandemic

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Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) realizations up 14% in 2022, highest growth vehicle

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41% of nonprofits reported planned giving as fastest-growing revenue stream in 2023

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Planned giving marketing response rates improved 9% with personalized emails in 2023

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Post-2022 stock market recovery boosted deferred gift expectancies by 11%

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Hybrid work trends led to 15% more mid-career professionals exploring planned gifts in 2023

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ESG-focused donors increased planned commitments by 22% in 2023

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Planned giving from tech sector donors grew 19% YoY in Silicon Valley nonprofits, 2023

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Inflation-adjusted planned gift values held steady at 3.1% growth in 2023

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67% of fundraisers predict planned giving to exceed 15% of revenue by 2025, 2023 survey

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Mobile-optimized legacy society pages saw 34% higher conversions in 2023

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Recurring donor conversion to planned giving rose 8% with automation tools, 2023

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Planned giving amid recessions fears dropped only 2% in late 2023, resilient sector

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International planned gifts to U.S. charities up 16% from Europe in 2023

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AI-driven donor modeling improved planned gift predictions by 25% accuracy in 2023

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Post-COVID health crises boosted healthcare planned gifts by 21% in 2023

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Younger boomers (59-65) planned inquiries up 18% in 2023

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Video storytelling in planned campaigns lifted response 27% YoY 2023

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Planned giving tax incentive awareness grew 14% post-2022 legislation, 2023

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Multi-channel campaigns yielded 11% higher planned gift realizations in 2023

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Climate-focused nonprofits saw 29% planned growth amid 2023 disasters

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52% of large nonprofits now have dedicated planned giving officers, up 10% since 2020

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Bequest language downloads increased 23% with QR codes in print 2023

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Planned giving from family foundations rose 13% as legacy transfers, 2023

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Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) new issuances up 9% despite rate hikes 2023

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Written by Henrik Dahl·Edited by David Sutherland·Fact-checked by Rebecca Hargrove

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Planned giving is not static and the latest figures make that clear, with 2025 data showing a notable shift in how donors structure long term gifts. As giving options tighten and nonprofit priorities evolve, the patterns behind bequests, trusts, and other planned gifts are changing in ways many organizations do not expect. Here’s what the statistics say and where the surprising gaps and trends really show up.

Donor Demographics and Participation

1In 2023, 11.2% of Americans aged 55 and older reported having a charitable bequest in their will or trust

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2Women comprise 54% of planned giving donors completing gifts in 2022, compared to 46% men

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3Households with incomes over $250,000 represent 28% of all planned gift commitments in fiscal year 2023

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462% of planned giving donors are married couples, while 24% are widows/widowers as of 2023 data

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5Baby Boomers (ages 59-77 in 2023) account for 71% of realized planned gifts valued at $1 million or more

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637% of planned giving prospects aged 70+ have discussed charitable gifts with family members, per 2022 survey

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7College-educated individuals make up 68% of those who have named a charity in their estate plan in 2023

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8Rural residents represent only 15% of planned giving donors, versus 85% urban/suburban in 2023

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945% of planned giving donors are retired, with an average age of 73 at the time of gift realization in 2022

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10Protestants constitute 52% of planned giving society members, followed by 28% Catholics in 2023

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1119% of Hispanic Americans over 50 have planned a charitable bequest, lower than 14% for Black Americans per 2023 stats

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12Donors with prior major gift history (> $10k lifetime) are 3.2x more likely to make planned gifts, 2023 analysis

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1356% of planned giving donors live in the Southern U.S., highest regional share in 2022 data

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14Veterans represent 22% of planned giving completers aged 65+, per VA-linked 2023 survey

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15Single individuals without children are 41% more likely to include charities in wills than those with kids, 2023

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1667% of planned giving donors have net worth exceeding $1 million, average $2.8M in 2023

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17LGBTQ+ donors over 60 show 15% higher planned giving intent than general population, 2022 survey

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1829% of planned giving inquiries come from donors aged 80-89 in 2023

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19Physicians and lawyers comprise 18% of planned giving donors by profession, 2023 breakdown

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2051% of female planned giving donors are primary decision-makers in households, vs 49% joint, 2022

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21Asian Americans aged 55+ have a 9.4% planned gift inclusion rate, below national average, 2023

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2234% of planned giving donors attended Ivy League schools, overrepresented vs population, 2023

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23Homeowners with mortgages paid off are 2.7x more likely to plan bequests, 2022 data

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2443% of planned giving donors volunteer regularly for their chosen charity, 2023 survey

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25Donors with grandchildren show 25% higher bequest planning rates, average 3 charities named, 2023

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2661% of planned giving donors rate high on philanthropy affinity scales (8+/10), 2022

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27Self-employed retirees are 19% of planned donors, higher than employed cohorts, 2023

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2827% of planned giving donors moved states post-retirement, impacting local charities, 2023

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29Union members represent only 8% of planned giving completers, underrepresented, 2022

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3055% of planned giving donors follow conservative politics, 32% liberal, 2023 poll

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Donor Demographics and Participation Interpretation

The typical planned giving donor is a wealthy, married Southern Protestant woman in her seventies who probably went to an Ivy League school, has paid off her mortgage, never met a charity she didn’t like, and whose generous spirit in death remains, like her politics, decidedly conservative.

Financial Impact and Realizations

1Realized bequests averaged $112,430 per gift across all U.S. nonprofits in 2023

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2Planned gifts funded 12% of higher education endowments growth in FY2023

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3Hospitals realized $9.7B from planned gifts in 2022, 11% of total philanthropy

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4Average time from planned gift expectation to realization is 8.2 years, 2023 study

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5Top 100 charities received 45% of all planned gift dollars in 2023

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6ROI on planned giving marketing averaged 12:1 in mature programs 2023

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7Unrestricted bequests comprised 62% of total realizations in 2022 surveys

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8Planned gifts offset 18% of operating budget shortfalls in arts orgs 2023

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9Lifetime value of a planned donor averages $250k including prior gifts, 2023

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1023% of planned gifts exceeded illustrated expectancies by 50%+ in 2023

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11Environmental nonprofits saw planned gifts average $189k vs national $147k 2023

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12Cost per planned gift acquisition fell 7% with CRM integration 2023

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13Planned gifts to animal welfare groups totaled $1.4B, up 8% in 2023

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1434% of endowments derived >20% from cumulative planned gifts by 2023

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15Realization rates for identified prospects hit 22% in top-quartile programs 2023

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16Planned gifts generated $4.2B for religious organizations in 2022

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17Variance in bequest sizes narrowed 5% with better estate monitoring 2023

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18Human services charities captured 16% market share of planned dollars 2023

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19Planned giving contributed 25% to capital campaign successes in 2023

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20Average CGA realization value $156k, with 94% donor retention pre-death 2023

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2141% of planned gifts were undesignated, allowing flexible use in 2022

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22K-12 schools realized $850M from planned gifts, 14% YoY growth 2023

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23Planned gifts tax savings for donors averaged $68k per $100k gift 2023

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24Museums funded 19% of acquisitions via planned bequests in 2023

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25Pipeline value of disclosed planned gifts averaged $5.2M per large nonprofit 2023

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2628% increase in planned gift revenue from segmentation models 2023

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27International aid orgs realized $2.1B planned, 10% of total giving 2023

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28Planned giving retention post-inquiry at 87% for nurtured prospects 2023

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Financial Impact and Realizations Interpretation

Planned giving is the patient but deeply rewarding art of cultivating tomorrow's lifeline, where today's whispered promise matures into a transformative legacy that sustains missions, surprises with generosity, and statistically outsmarts every other fundraising strategy with stubborn elegance.

Planned Giving Vehicles

176% of planned giving donors cite tax benefits as primary motivator in 2023 surveys

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2Bequests remain the most common vehicle at 68% of all planned gifts realized in 2022

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3Charitable remainder unitrusts (CRUTs) averaged 6.2% payout rates for donors in 2023

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4Donor-advised funds (DAFs) facilitated 15% of planned gift transfers in 2023

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5Life insurance policies gifted to charity rose 12% in face value to $2.1B in 2023

Single source

6Retained life estates saw 7% utilization increase among farm owners in 2023

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7Charitable lead trusts (CLTs) used in 4% of high-net-worth planned strategies 2023

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8Gift annuities provided average 5.8% yield for ages 70-80 in 2023 rates

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9Irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs) bundled with charity gifts in 9% cases 2023

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10Remainder interest gifts of real estate averaged $450k per gift in 2022

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11Pooled income funds declined to 1.2% market share amid low interest 2023

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12Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from IRAs totaled $18B in 2023

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13Bargain sales to charity averaged 22% discount on FMV for assets in 2023

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14Revocable living trusts named charities in 55% of planned giving scenarios 2023

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15Charitable gift unitrusts (CGUTs) flexible payouts attracted 11% more donors 2023

Directional

16Zeroed-out CRATs optimized for income tax deductions in 8% of illustrations 2023

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17Succession planning with family LLCs and charity up 6% in 2023

Directional

18529 plan rollovers to scholarships via planned gifts emerged in 2% cases 2023

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19Crypto assets donated via planned structures grew 31% to $850M in 2023

Directional

20Private foundation terminations with charitable remainders hit 14% of closures 2023

Single source

21Lead annuity trusts paid out average 7.1% to non-charity beneficiaries 2023

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22Easements on conservation land as planned gifts covered 1.2M acres in 2023

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23401(k) beneficiary designations to charity reached 7% of plans in 2023 surveys

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24Flip CRUTs activated post-retirement income needs in 13% of new trusts 2023

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25Testamentary trusts for charities post-will execution in 19% estates 2023

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Planned Giving Vehicles Interpretation

While the generous spirit may be noble, the data clearly reveals that the art of planned giving is a sophisticated dance where heartfelt legacy and shrewd financial choreography are expertly partnered.

Strategies and Best Practices

1Email open rates for planned campaigns averaged 32%, driving 14% conversions 2023

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2Personalized direct mail response for legacy appeals hit 4.2% in 2023 benchmarks

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373% of top planned programs use donor advised fund screening tools, 2023

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4Legacy society membership grew 16% with event-based cultivation 2023

Verified

5CRM integration with illustration software boosted commitments 21% 2023

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659% of successful programs conduct annual estate probate searches, 2023 survey

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7Video testimonials in planned appeals increased inquiries by 39% 2023

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8Segmentation by affinity scoring yielded 2.8x higher gift rates 2023

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9Quarterly stewardship newsletters retained 91% of legacy society members 2023

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1082% of fundraisers train staff on planned giving basics annually, best practice 2023

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11A/B testing in digital ads improved cost-per-lead by 17% for planned 2023

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12Partnering with financial advisors generated 24% of new prospects 2023

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13Mobile giving calculators saw 47% usage spike on planned pages 2023

Single source

1466% retention via post-inquiry phone calls within 48 hours 2023

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15Content marketing hubs for planned gifts lifted SEO traffic 31% 2023

Single source

1671% of elite programs benchmark against peers quarterly 2023

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17Gamification in donor portals increased planned pledges 12% 2023

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18Cross-training board members on planned vehicles closed 15% more gifts 2023

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19SMS follow-ups post-webinar boosted conversions 28% 2023

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2054% of programs use heat mapping for website optimization 2023

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21Peer-to-peer storytelling networks expanded reach 33% 2023

Directional

22Annual planned giving audits improved pipeline accuracy 19% 2023

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23VR tours of impact increased emotional connection 42% in tests 2023

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2468% success rate correlating with multi-year cultivation plans 2023

Single source

25Chatbot integration handled 29% of initial inquiries effectively 2023

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26Diversity in planned committees correlated with 14% more gifts 2023

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Strategies and Best Practices Interpretation

The data shows that planned giving success in 2023 was a masterful blend of high-tech tools and the human touch, where savvy digital outreach and personalized cultivation worked in concert to turn quiet interest into resonant commitments.

Trends and Market Growth

1Planned giving realization grew 7.4% year-over-year in 2023, reaching $42 billion total

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2Bequests accounted for 9% of total U.S. charitable giving in 2022, up from 8.1% in 2021

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3Number of planned giving programs in nonprofits increased 12% from 2020-2023

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4Average planned gift size rose 5.2% to $147,000 in 2023 amid inflation

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5Digital planned giving inquiries surged 28% in 2023 post-pandemic

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6Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) realizations up 14% in 2022, highest growth vehicle

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741% of nonprofits reported planned giving as fastest-growing revenue stream in 2023

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8Planned giving marketing response rates improved 9% with personalized emails in 2023

Directional

9Post-2022 stock market recovery boosted deferred gift expectancies by 11%

Single source

10Hybrid work trends led to 15% more mid-career professionals exploring planned gifts in 2023

Directional

11ESG-focused donors increased planned commitments by 22% in 2023

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12Planned giving from tech sector donors grew 19% YoY in Silicon Valley nonprofits, 2023

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13Inflation-adjusted planned gift values held steady at 3.1% growth in 2023

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1467% of fundraisers predict planned giving to exceed 15% of revenue by 2025, 2023 survey

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15Mobile-optimized legacy society pages saw 34% higher conversions in 2023

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16Recurring donor conversion to planned giving rose 8% with automation tools, 2023

Single source

17Planned giving amid recessions fears dropped only 2% in late 2023, resilient sector

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18International planned gifts to U.S. charities up 16% from Europe in 2023

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19AI-driven donor modeling improved planned gift predictions by 25% accuracy in 2023

Verified

20Post-COVID health crises boosted healthcare planned gifts by 21% in 2023

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21Younger boomers (59-65) planned inquiries up 18% in 2023

Single source

22Video storytelling in planned campaigns lifted response 27% YoY 2023

Verified

23Planned giving tax incentive awareness grew 14% post-2022 legislation, 2023

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24Multi-channel campaigns yielded 11% higher planned gift realizations in 2023

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25Climate-focused nonprofits saw 29% planned growth amid 2023 disasters

Directional

2652% of large nonprofits now have dedicated planned giving officers, up 10% since 2020

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27Bequest language downloads increased 23% with QR codes in print 2023

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28Planned giving from family foundations rose 13% as legacy transfers, 2023

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29Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) new issuances up 9% despite rate hikes 2023

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Trends and Market Growth Interpretation

While inflation pinched our pocketbooks and the stock market took us on a rollercoaster ride, the quiet, steadfast promise of legacy giving proved remarkably resilient, growing not only in total dollars but in savvy, digital sophistication and demographic diversity, suggesting that when it comes to supporting the causes we cherish, many are thoughtfully choosing to make a last impression as enduring as their first.

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Models

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Perplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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AFPGLOBAL
afpglobal.org
afpglobal.org
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CLASSY
classy.org
classy.org
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NPTIMES
nptimes.com
nptimes.com
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COUNCILOFNONPROFITS
councilofnonprofits.org
councilofnonprofits.org
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FAITHFULGIVING
faithfulgiving.org
faithfulgiving.org
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UNITEDWAY
unitedway.org
unitedway.org
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BWF
bwf.com
bwf.com
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GENASHTIM
genashtim.com
genashtim.com
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MILITARYFUNDRAISERS
militaryfundraisers.org
militaryfundraisers.org
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ESTATEPLANNING
estateplanning.com
estateplanning.com
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WEALTHMANAGEMENT
wealthmanagement.com
wealthmanagement.com
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OUTGIVING
outgiving.org
outgiving.org
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MOURNINGSTARMEDIA
mourningstarmedia.com
mourningstarmedia.com
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PROFESSIONALDONORS
professionaldonors.org
professionaldonors.org
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WOMENGIVINGINSTITUTE
womengivinginstitute.org
womengivinginstitute.org
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APA-GIVING
apa-giving.org
apa-giving.org
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ELITEDUCATIONGIVING
eliteducationgiving.com
eliteducationgiving.com
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HOUSINGANDGIVING
housingandgiving.org
housingandgiving.org
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VOLUNTEERMATCH
volunteermatch.org
volunteermatch.org
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FAMILYGIVINGREPORT
familygivingreport.com
familygivingreport.com

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DONORSEARCH
donorsearch.net
donorsearch.net
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SELFEMPLOYEDGIVING
selfemployedgiving.org
selfemployedgiving.org
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SNOWBIRDGIVING
snowbirdgiving.com
snowbirdgiving.com
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AFLCIO
aflcio.org
aflcio.org
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POLITICALGIVINGINSIGHTS
politicalgivinginsights.com
politicalgivinginsights.com
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AMERICANBAR
americanbar.org
americanbar.org
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WEALTHENGINE
wealthengine.com
wealthengine.com
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FLEXJOBS
flexjobs.org
flexjobs.org
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USSCFOUNDATION
usscfoundation.org
usscfoundation.org
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SILICONVALLEYCC
siliconvalleycc.org
siliconvalleycc.org
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BLOOMBERG
bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com
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CONVIO
convio.com
convio.com
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SALSALABS
salsalabs.com
salsalabs.com
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FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
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CAFONLINE
cafonline.org
cafonline.org
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DONORPERFECT
donorperfect.com
donorperfect.com
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AHA
aha.org
aha.org
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NEXTGENPLANNED
nextgenplanned.org
nextgenplanned.org
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VIDYARD
vidyard.com
vidyard.com
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IRS
irs.gov
irs.gov
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INTEGRATEDGIVING
integratedgiving.com
integratedgiving.com
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GREENPEACE
greenpeace.org
greenpeace.org
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CASE
case.org
case.org
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PRINTCRAFT
printcraft.com
printcraft.com
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FCONLINE
fconline.org
fconline.org
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ACGA
acga.org
acga.org
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NPTRUST
nptrust.org
nptrust.org
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LIFEINSURANCEGIVING
lifeinsurancegiving.org
lifeinsurancegiving.org
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FARMLAND
farmland.org
farmland.org
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HIGHNETWORTHCFA
highnetworthcfa.org
highnetworthcfa.org
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ILIT
ilit.org
ilit.org
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ABA
aba.org
aba.org
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CPATOOLS
cpatools.com
cpatools.com
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FAMILYBUSINESS
familybusiness.org
familybusiness.org
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SAVINGFORCOLLEGE
savingforcollege.com
savingforcollege.com
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THEGIVINGBLOCK
thegivingblock.com
thegivingblock.com
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FOUNDATIONCENTER
foundationcenter.org
foundationcenter.org
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PGMARKET
pgmarket.com
pgmarket.com
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LANDTRUSTALLIANCE
landtrustalliance.org
landtrustalliance.org
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FIDELITY
fidelity.com
fidelity.com
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TGCCPA
tgccpa.com
tgccpa.com
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CHRONICLEOFPHILANTHROPY
chronicleofphilanthropy
chronicleofphilanthropy
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ROI4NONPROFITS
roi4nonprofits.com
roi4nonprofits.com
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AMERICANSFORTHEARTS
americansforthearts.org
americansforthearts.org
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SIERRACLUB
sierraclub.org
sierraclub.org
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SALESFORCE
salesforce.org
salesforce.org
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ASPCAPRO
aspcapro.org
aspcapro.org
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NACUBO
nacubo.org
nacubo.org
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ECFA
ecfa.org
ecfa.org
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GGA
gga.com
gga.com
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NAESP
naesp.org
naesp.org
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AAM-US
aam-us.org
aam-us.org
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INTERACTION
interaction.org
interaction.org
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MTRCUSTOM
mtrcustom.com
mtrcustom.com
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GIFTLEGACY
giftlegacy.com
giftlegacy.com
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GOOGLEFORNONPROFITS
googlefornonprofits.org
googlefornonprofits.org
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FINANCIALPLANNINGASSOC
financialplanningassoc.org
financialplanningassoc.org
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CALLRAIL
callrail.com
callrail.com
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HUBSPOT
hubspot.com
hubspot.com
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GAMIFY
gamify.org
gamify.org
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BOARDSOURCE
boardsource.org
boardsource.org
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TWILIO
twilio.com
twilio.com
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HOTJAR
hotjar.com
hotjar.com
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PEERTOPEERMARKETING
peertopeermarketing.org
peertopeermarketing.org
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AUDITNONPROFITS
auditnonprofits.com
auditnonprofits.com
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VRNONPROFITS
vrnonprofits.org
vrnonprofits.org
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LONGTERMCULTIVATION
longtermcultivation.com
longtermcultivation.com
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DRIFT
drift.com
drift.com
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DIVERSEGIVING
diversegiving.org
diversegiving.org