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Donors rarely act after hearing an idea once. Why a consistent, multichannel story matters for endowment and legacy giving, plus what a new Candid survey says about giving platforms.

Gen Z and Millennial donors are giving, just differently. Three ways to engage younger supporters through participation, real impact, and a seat at the family philanthropy table.

New research says checkout donation asks can backfire. Here are three ways to make giving an invitation, not an obligation, and keep donor relationships front and center this year-end.

That transformational bequest that seems to come out of nowhere? Chances are, the seeds were planted years earlier. Here’s how to engage donors at every level, make endowment giving feel accessible, and keep legacy giving visible.

IRA giving can be confusing, but every nonprofit should understand one key distinction. Learn the difference between QCDs and retirement account beneficiary designations, and how knowing just enough to start the conversation can help you spot opportunities with donors.

You’re making a list! Before December sneaks up on you, check it twice with seven practical reminders, from reaching new donors and spotlighting different ways to give to starting more personal conversations with the supporters who deserve extra attention.

DAF Day, October 8, is a timely reminder to make sure your donors know they can support your mission through a donor-advised fund. You don't need to become a DAF expert, just three simple tips to make giving easy and keep the focus on your mission.

A capital campaign or major initiative can create an exciting opportunity for a big ask, but it can also raise concerns about future annual and planned gifts. Explore four ways to invite transformational gifts while keeping your donor's whole giving picture, and long-term relationship, in view.

A will is only one piece of an estate plan. National Estate Planning Awareness Week gives nonprofits another, different, opportunity to talk with donors about legacy giving. Here's a simple five-point plan to make the most of the week without needing a formal planned giving program.

Measuring planned giving success doesn't mean waiting years for a bequest to arrive. By tracking meaningful donor conversations, documented intentions, stewardship, and other relationship-building activities, nonprofits can see progress long before a gift is realized. Learn how a few simple metrics can help strengthen your planned giving program and build lasting donor relationships.

Millennials and Gen Z aren't just donors of the future—they're already shaping philanthropy today. As younger generations build wealth and embrace strategic giving, nonprofits have an opportunity to cultivate relationships that can grow over decades. Explore practical ways to engage younger donors through authenticity, transparency, participation, and conversations about long-term giving.

Make-A-Will Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to start meaningful conversations about legacy giving. With charitable bequests on the rise and the Great Wealth Transfer underway, now is the time to make planned giving more visible and accessible. Explore practical ways to engage donors, share stories, and build relationships that can sustain your mission for generations.

It's National Make-A-Will Month. Create your free will in 20 minutes and support the causes you love, right here on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Join us for Community Conversations: Estate Planning 101, a free session on protecting the people, pets, and causes you love, presented by KCF's Tina O'Brien and Vanbridge's Jon Allen.

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are becoming an increasingly important part of modern philanthropy, yet many nonprofits remain unsure how to engage these donors. Learn three practical strategies to strengthen relationships with DAF donors, improve stewardship, and better position your organization to benefit from this growing charitable giving tool.

A strong board does more than govern—it helps drive an organization's long-term success. From fundraising and advocacy to strategic oversight and community connections, engaged board members play a critical role in advancing your mission. Explore practical ways to strengthen board effectiveness through intentional recruitment, development, and engagement.

As longtime supporters age, nonprofits may encounter situations that require extra care and attention. While most donor relationships remain straightforward, it's important to recognize potential signs of cognitive decline, undue influence, or financial exploitation. Explore five practical considerations for stewarding aging donors with empathy, respect, and sound judgment.

Giving reached a record $617.2 billion in 2025, but the real story lies beneath the headline. Rising bequests, the growth of donor-advised funds, and the beginning of the Great Wealth Transfer are reshaping philanthropy. Learn what these national trends mean for Kitsap nonprofits, and the practical steps organizations can take today to strengthen fundraising for the future.

Nonprofits are navigating a rapidly changing landscape shaped by evolving donor expectations, new technologies, and generational shifts in philanthropy. Success increasingly depends on donor retention, strong stewardship, planned giving strategies, and building authentic relationships rooted in trust. Kitsap Community Foundation is here to help organizations adapt, strengthen donor engagement, and build long-term sustainability.

The Great Wealth Transfer is already beginning to shape philanthropy, even if it isn’t always visible through major gifts alone. More donors are exploring legacy giving, donor-advised funds, gifts of appreciated assets, and multigenerational philanthropy. Kitsap Community Foundation helps nonprofits prepare for these opportunities through endowment services, support for complex gifts, and planned giving resources that strengthen long-term sustainability.