What are the main challenges facing legacy giving in 2019? This was the question put to a panel at the IoF Legacy & In Memory meeting in London yesterday. No …
Finding our Voice
Being a legacy fundraiser has never been easy. Historically there’s been a perpetual sense of, ‘always the bridesmaid, never the bride’ as we’ve doggedly sought to overcome taboos, sway internal …
Why the secret of legacy giving is hidden in the life story of your best donors.
My Grandad’s life what a rich tapestry, as bold, colourful and varied as his somewhat questionable collection of Hawaiian shirts.
Legacy Voice publish first comprehensive literature review into legacy giving
Legacy Voice have published a comprehensive literature review into legacy giving which it says will help charities and fundraisers wanting to make the most of this growing source of voluntary …
When it comes to successful legacy stewardship, donor-centricity is key.
Stewardship is a term that is quite often referenced in the legacy world, but possibly little understood. Some charities will view legacy stewardship in hard terms – moving prospects and …
Legacies have never been so cool
It’s a great time to be working in legacy giving. Often overlooked, or seen as the poor relation, legacies, or gifts in wills as we like to call them, are really coming to the fore and taking pride of place in fundraising charities across the UK and beyond. In fact, legacies are becoming cool.
Why I love Remember a Charity Week and why you should too
It’s coming to that time of year again that all legacy fundraisers get excited about. The kids go back to school, the leaves start to turn, Strictly is back on …
Review of 1837 Wills Act is an opportunity to fix a broken system
“If you want to encourage a behaviour, make it Easy, Attractive, Social and Timely”. These are the words of the Behavioural Insights Team, who we have become familiar with since …
The Great British love affair
This weeks blog is the first in a series on legacy motivations – why we choose to leave gifts to charity and to which causes. Legacy Voice associate Michelle Hurst Di Pasqualle shares about our love affair with animals and why she has chosen to remember them in her will.
Goodbye Grandad: Having the conversations you never want to have.
On a cold, dark morning in late November, I set off on a long journey down south, back to the town of my birth. I left when I was just …