@claireyjaner
#LegacyGiving nerd, consultant at Legacy Futures, member of Rogare - Fundraising Think Tank, Teaching at Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent and studying #foresight #futures at the University of Houston
Wearing my futures thinking hat, the same demographic realities which are driving an increase in legacy giving could have a much wider impact on many aspects of life as we know it. An important issue for charities to factor into their long-term planning: www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-rese...
Charity team lifting a Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Award
We’re excited to share the shortlist for the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025! Congrats to the incredible organisations and individuals who have shown such dedication to #legacygiving.
See the shortlist here: smeeandford.com/articles/leg...
We can’t wait to celebrate with you on 24th April! ✨
Really interesting episodes on nostalgia and thinking about the future www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
In times of change the learners will inherit the world, while the knowers will be beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists - Eric Hoffer
Feeling validated as the eternal student by CIFS - wise words!
Adulthood is saying “but after this week things will slow down a bit” over & over until you die
Preach 🤪
Highly recommended by our little (but growing) @rogare-ftt.bsky.social book group!
It's the most magical day of the year! T-Rexeter day!
Front cover of The Perennials by Mauro Guillen
New book from @bertsbooks.bsky.social klaxon! An interesting one for my #LegacyGiving friends
Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards banner, 24 April 2025
It's our first post on Bluesky, right as the final countdown begins...there are just 7 days left to submit your entry for a 2025 Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Award!
Start your entry now to showcase your #legacygiving achievements & join this celebration of impactful work in the sector. bit.ly/3OvpJ2c
Another thought-provoking piece on #Granfluencers #LegacyGiving www.netinfluencer.com/top-granflue...
Did you see how keen we all are to have digital clones?! www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
Doing some research on giving and the future. Thought some people might enjoy institute.blackbaud.com/resources/gi...
It'll be fine - we just need to come up with some profound ideas that will change the face of fundraising as we know it 😂
This is one of the very best conferences out there, in one of the very best cities in the world! #LegacyGiving friends, fill up Damian's inbox quick!
Just as the world turns emerald for Wicked fans, so we head along the Yellow Brick Road with a great guest blog from Chris Millward for our clients Remember A Charity, with some great tips for successful #legacy #fundraising
www.linkedin.com/posts/rememb...
I’ve been thinking about fundraising top tips, having written 2 publications on it: Fundraising Strategy (with @claireyjaner.bsky.social) & Charity Fundraising Templates. Here's 1-3, with 4-6 to follow!
Listen 1st
Involve & engage
Show your working
www.3rdsectormissioncontrol.co.uk/my-six-top-t...
Legacy income for UK charities rose by 1.3% to £4.1bn in 2023-24, according to a new report by analyst Legacy Foresight (part of @legacyfutures.bsky.social)
Ok - I will grudgingly admire your cat then 😂
I'm here for the canines - got any dogs knocking about?
Graph showing that legacy income as a percentage of voluntary income has increased for YCL members
Stat showing that YCL members growth is faster since joining YCL than before
Graph showing that YCL members growth has outpaced the UK market
Such a pleasure to be part of Your Catholic Legacy's 10 year anniversary celebrations - and to see some hard data supporting the power of working together to encourage #LegacyGiving - kudos to my colleague Dan for the analysis!
Thanks @keithwilson80.bsky.social - lovely to be here 😁