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Planned Giving

This course is part of Fundraising and Development Specialization

Instructor: Brian Casey

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

37 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

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Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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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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In this module, you will be able to explain and discuss general US tax considerations related to Planned Giving. You will be able to compare and contrast various types of charitable organizations and be able to define what is a charitable gift. You will be able to determine when a contribution is tax deductible and be able to guide your donors.

What's included

8 videos2 readings1 assignment4 discussion prompts

8 videosTotal 50 minutes

Planned Giving Course Introduction2 minutes
General Tax Considerations, Charitable Gifts, and Deductions Introduction2 minutes
General Tax Considerations (Part 1)8 minutes
General Tax Considerations (Part 2)7 minutes
Charitable Organizations10 minutes
What is a Charitable Gift?6 minutes
When is a Contribution Deductible? (Part 1)6 minutes
When is a Contribution Deductible? (Part 2)8 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

A Note from UC Davis10 minutes
Attend a Planned Giving Association Meeting10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 55 minutes

Learning Goals10 minutes
Tax Considerations20 minutes
Deductible or Nondeductible Gifts15 minutes
Local Planned Giving Associations?10 minutes

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.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

12 videosTotal 76 minutes

Planned Giving Options and Donor Centered Giving Introduction3 minutes
Planned Giving Terminology9 minutes
Charitable Bequests5 minutes
Charitable Gift Annuities4 minutes
Pooled Income Funds4 minutes
Charitable Remainder Trusts4 minutes
Charitable Remainder Unitrust12 minutes
Charitable Lead Trust8 minutes
Identifying Planned Giving Donors6 minutes
Building Relationships with Donors8 minutes
Donor Interest and Strategies (Part 1)6 minutes
Donor Interest and Strategies (Part 2)8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 60 minutes

Planned Giving Vehicles30 minutes
Planned Giving Donor Prospects30 minutes

In this module, you will be able to structure and administer a planned giving strategy with legacy management in mind. You'll be able to explain what goes into a gift acceptance policy. You'll be able to identify when you need to consult a planned giving officer. You will be able to develop materials to educate staff and volunteers about planned giving options.

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

9 videosTotal 69 minutes

Planned Giving Administration Introduction1 minute
Structure Planned Giving with Legacy Management in Mind10 minutes
Document Gift Acceptance Policies (Part 1)6 minutes
Document Gift Acceptance Policies (Part 2)8 minutes
Document Gift Acceptance Policies (Part 3)5 minutes
Build Relationships Between Investment, Gift, and Accounting Teams9 minutes
Train Staff and Volunteers7 minutes
Provide Donors Clear Disclosures11 minutes
Marketing Fundamentals That Drive Successful Planned Giving12 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Welcome to Peer Review Assignments10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 3 Quiz30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Develop a Donor Strategy60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Planned Giving Administration10 minutes

In this module, you will be able to use templates for four commonly used planned giving agreements and differentiate between them. You will be able to choose the appropriate software to calculate donor benefits. You will be able to explain the roles and benefits of national and local US associations. You will develop a multi-channel marketing plan and ad aimed at prospective donors.