Tag Archives: Narrative Philanthropy

The Power of Legacy Stories: A Daughter’s Love

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Why Gather Legacy Stories? If you’re interested in learning a little about why you should bother, why not read this true story…  The Phyllis Summerhayes Story While I believed that gathering and sharing legacy stories was important in honouring donors, … Continue reading →

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Tips on Developing Your Mission Statement: Your Cornerstone Story

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Your mission statement is often the briefest component of your Case for Support.  But its size shouldn’t dictate the time invested in getting it right.  In fact, if written with clarity and depth of meaning, it should be the most … Continue reading →

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Hilda’s Suitcase: When’s the Right Time to Discuss Leaving a Legacy?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Hilda’s Suitcase   When’s the Right Time to Discuss Leaving A Legacy?  By Norma Cameron, CFRE After reading John Webster Hochstadt’s article on the Cygnus Donor Survey in September’s Gift Planning In Canada journal, I kept thinking about the “2%” … Continue reading →

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Narrative Philanthropy I: Blending the Art & Science of Planned Gifts

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Narrative Philanthropy I Blending the art and science of Legacy Gifts: The Narrative Approach   We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the … Continue reading →

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