Planned Giving 101: The Legacy a Donor Leaves Behind

Everyone wants to leave a mark on the world (or at least within their own communities). The Boston College’s Center on Wealth and Philanthropy found that mark is often charitable donations. Between 2007 and 2061, there will be a "Great Wealth Transfer" during which an estimated $59 trillion (yes, with a “t”) will be transferred from 93 million estates of which an estimated $20 trillion will be given as gifts to organizations like yours.

These facts reinforce why it’s important for organizations to start thinking now about how they invite their donors to leave personal legacies through planned giving.