Free Forms & Templates

Benchmarks for a Successful Planned Giving Program

September 5, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Whether you have an established program or are interested in starting one, you will find these benchmarks useful as you focus on planned giving…

Guidelines for Endowed Funds

September 5, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. An endowment is a fund established by a donor (or donors) for a specified purpose. Endowment assets are invested. Every year the income (or a…

Capital Campaign Budget Checklist

September 3, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. The following expense sections and line items should be considered for inclusion when budgeting for a major fundraising campaign. 1. Personnel Staff expenses for…

Legal Language For Charitable Bequests

September 2, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Unrestricted Bequest “I give devise and bequest to (organization name) , (state: ” % of my estate”, “the sum of _____” or “the residue…

Planned Giving – Location of Assets Form

August 31, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. This is a helpful form to give your planned giving donors to assist them with estate planning. The Location of Assets Form includes two…

Nonprofit Board Committee Meeting Evaluation

August 31, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Much nonprofit board work is done in committees.  Some committees are run well.  Others are not.  The following form can provide the Board feedback…

Encouraging Gifts of Stock

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed.   Sample Language for Encouraging Gifts of Stock How to Give Stock Gifts of appreciated stock have significant tax advantages to the donor and…

9 Ways to Reduce Taxes and Make a Gift

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Here are 9 ways to reduce taxes and make a gift.  This language is great for planned giving brochures. 1.  GIFTS OF CASH: If…