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What are your prints on?
Scott Keffer, the founder of The Donor Motivation Program, moved six different times growing up. As a result, specific neighborhoods don’t hold a huge place in his heart. Specific people do – friends, neighbors, classmates, but not neighborhoods. Scott’s wife, Beth, on the other hand, grew up in the same small town area
Planned Giving Program Quote of the Week
“A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.” – D. Elton Trueblood
the Big Charity Myth…
Who did better at preserving their wealth: the American industrialist – who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding, founding Kaiser Shipyard, which built Liberty ships during World War II, then Kaiser Aluminum and Kaiser Steel – or his son? Henry J. Kaiser, Sr. accumulated around $5.6 Million in wealth and lost 44
Planned Giving Quote
“Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting.” – Princess Elizabeth
Roy Disney and Ted Turner used this…
How did Roy Disney sell $100 million in Disney stock and pay no up-front capital gains taxes on the sale? How did Ted Turner sell around $20 million of AOL stock and not pay a dime in up-front capital gains taxes, receive a substantial income tax deduction, and an income for life? For over four
Planned Giving Quote
“When I chased after money, I never had enough. When I got my life on purpose and focused on giving of myself and everything that arrived into my life, then I was prosperous.” – Wayne Dyer
Everyone needs this…
One of the easiest gifts to give, and the most appreciated, is your praise. An affirmation of a job well done. A hearty thanks for a gift given… time and energy invested. It is a gift… and a rare one indeed. When was the last time you received this precious and valuable gift? When was
Donor Motivation Quote of the Week
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss, from The Lorax.
Donors won’t believe this…
Joe heard our presentation on the power of planned giving. At first, he couldn’t believe it. Is it really possible? How long have I been able to do this? How come I haven’t heard about this before? all flashed through his mind. He took action and added three planned giving techniques: a charitable income trust,