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Cultivating the "big bequest": Paving the way for a bright future
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.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 124 min read


Year-end punchlist: Start checking it twice
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.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 125 min read


August is Make-A-Will Month: Help Your Supporters Leave a Legacy
August is Make-A-Will Month! Use this opportunity to promote planned giving with free templates, sample language, and tools from Kitsap Community Foundation.

Tina O'Brien
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Gifts of appreciated stock: Say it, and say it again
Appreciated stock gifts offer major tax benefits—but many donors don’t know it. Here's why you should keep repeating the message.

Lillian Xie
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Tips for your endowment’s annual appeal
Inspire gifts to your endowment with these key tips for your annual appeal. Ensure your mission thrives now and in the future!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 14, 20242 min read


In a pinch? Three Make-A-Will Month messages you can use right now
Encourage donors to review estate plans and include your endowment fund in bequests. August is national Make-A-Will Month!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Your endowment: Helpful language to engage donors
KCF helps you explain endowments to donors, showcasing how their gifts ensure long-term support for your mission. Reach out for guidance.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Plant your roots this spring
This spring we are helping you plant your roots with free templates and sample text to use in your estate planning campaign.

Kitsap Community Foundation
May 6, 20242 min read
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