This course is part of the Fundraising and Development Specialization

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Fundraising and Development SpecializationUniversity of California, Davis

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In this comprehensive overview of planned giving, you’ll gain an introduction to the basic terminology and concepts in the field as well as an overview of each planned giving vehicle. Learn to identify and assess prospective donors, recognize planned giving benefits to your donors, match a donor’s interests and needs with the appropriate planned giving options, and structure a successful solicitation. You’ll understand the importance of administration of planned gifts to ensure compliance with policies and fulfillment of obligations to the donor. Apply your knowledge by developing a multi-step donor strategy and a marketing strategy, working on case studies, networking, and analyzing success factors.

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Fundraising and Development Specialization

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Approx. 13 hours to complete

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Flexible deadlines

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Course 4 of 4 in the

Fundraising and Development Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Brian Casey

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Planned Giving

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University of California, Davis

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Course Overview & General Tax Considerations, Charitable Gifts, and Deductions

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 50 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Planned Giving Course Introduction2mGeneral Tax Considerations, Charitable Gifts, and Deductions Introduction2mGeneral Tax Considerations (Part 1)7mGeneral Tax Considerations (Part 2)7mCharitable Organizations10mWhat is a Charitable Gift?6mWhen is a Contribution Deductible? (Part 1)5mWhen is a Contribution Deductible? (Part 2)7m

2 readings

A Note from UC Davis10mAttend a Planned Giving Association Meeting10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Planned Giving Options and Donor Centered Giving

In this module, you will be able to define each of the Planned Giving vehicles, explain their benefits and goals, and be able to advise a donor on how to give it. You will be able to identify potential planned giving donors and discover what factors to consider. You will be able to build relationships with donors and implement engagement strategies to cultivate your relationships. And finally, you will be able to develop a strategy to build your donor relationship.

3 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 76 min)

12 videos

Planned Giving Options and Donor Centered Giving Introduction2mPlanned Giving Terminology9mCharitable Bequests5mCharitable Gift Annuities3mPooled Income Funds3mCharitable Remainder Trusts4mCharitable Remainder Unitrust11mCharitable Lead Trust7mIdentifying Planned Giving Donors6mBuilding Relationships with Donors7mDonor Interest and Strategies (Part 1)5mDonor Interest and Strategies (Part 2)8m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Planned Giving Administration

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 69 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

9 videos

Planned Giving Administration Introduction1mStructure Planned Giving with Legacy Management in Mind10mDocument Gift Acceptance Policies (Part 1)5mDocument Gift Acceptance Policies (Part 2)7mDocument Gift Acceptance Policies (Part 3)5mBuild Relationships Between Investment, Gift, and Accounting Teams9mTrain Staff and Volunteers6mProvide Donors Clear Disclosures10mMarketing Fundamentals That Drive Successful Planned Giving11m

1 reading

Welcome to Peer Review Assignments10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Planned Giving Resources

5 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 49 min)

About the Fundraising and Development Specialization

Charitable giving is rebounding as the economy improves. Yet there is a shortage of qualified fundraising professionals to help organizations connect their needs with potential donors. Through four courses, you will gain the knowledge and skills to begin or advance your career in the high demand field of fundraising and development. This Specialization is designed to meet the rising demand for trained fundraising professionals.

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