Charities Need Help with Stories, Says New Study

A new study from the Rockefeller Foundation says that most charities need professional help creating effective stories that inspire donors (a service that Pentera provides to its clients).

The New Gender Gap Among Highly Educated Donors

It’s not surprising that new research substantiates that highly educated Americans are more likely to be philanthropic. But it is surprising who these highly educated Americans are most likely to be:

Beneficiary Designations Not Always Simple for Donors

Some Americans are using beneficiary designations in lieu of wills for their estate planning. But what can seem like a simple process can lead to difficulty, according to a Department of Labor report on beneficiary designations for retirement plans and life insurance.