Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts
Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts
Podcast Description
Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts is the podcast for nonprofit development professionals looking to deepen their understanding of planned giving. Whether you’re new to planned giving or looking to enhance your existing program, we will provide you with practical tips, expert advice and real-world stories.
Host Grant Miller will explore the nuances of planned giving, covering everything from building relationships with donors to understanding the various gift vehicles to learning how to ask for a planned gift. We’ll feature advice from Sharpe consultants and interviews with planned giving professionals who will share strategies for engaging donors in meaningful ways and growing your planned giving program.
If you’re passionate about securing long-term support for your nonprofit, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore the world of planned giving together!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on planned giving with content themes that include building relationships with donors, various gift vehicles, and strategies for effectively asking for planned gifts. Episode examples include discussions on why planned giving is essential for long-term sustainability and common misconceptions about the timing and benefits of planned gifts.

Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts is the podcast for nonprofit development professionals looking to deepen their understanding of planned giving. Whether you’re new to planned giving or looking to enhance your existing program, we will provide you with practical tips, expert advice and real-world stories.
Host Grant Miller will explore the nuances of planned giving, covering everything from building relationships with donors to understanding the various gift vehicles to learning how to ask for a planned gift. We’ll feature advice from Sharpe consultants and interviews with planned giving professionals who will share strategies for engaging donors in meaningful ways and growing your planned giving program.
If you’re passionate about securing long-term support for your nonprofit, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore the world of planned giving together!
In this episode of Sharpe Insights, we delve into the complexities of donor relationships, focusing on the sensitive issue of repairing strained connections. Join me, Grant Miller, as I speak with Brett Bicoy, President and CEO of the Door County Community Foundation. Together, we explore early warning signs of eroding trust, common pitfalls that can damage donor confidence, and actionable strategies for rebuilding these vital relationships. Learn how to own mistakes, communicate openly, and strengthen your organization’s credibility with donors. By understanding the nuances of these interactions, you can ensure long-term support for your nonprofit mission. Tune in for valuable insights that can transform your approach to planned giving.

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