Alaska’s residents are allowed to share in the revenue the state enjoys from investments in mineral royalties. In order to get their dividend they have to apply for Permanent Fund Dividends.

One thing (among so many others) that I never understood about nonprofits is why they sell or swap lists with other nonprofits. It's usually done with low-level donors because nonprofits figure they can afford to lose them.

In the for profit world they call it customer service.

I just saw a video for a nonprofit's planned giving department that made me sick. Truly nauseated.

So you want to know the real reason why people make major gifts and bequests? Ok. But first, I must share a quote.

I bet you already know that each and every one of your supporters has a unique reason why they first got involved with your organization— their story.

In the late 1800's, a motivational speaker gave a speech over 6,000 times. His name was Russell Conwell and his traveling lecture was titled Acres of Diamonds. He later became the founder and first President of Temple University.

Question: Does more donations made over many years (longevity of giving) truly lead to an increase in the likelihood of leaving a gift or the likelihood of considering one?