FreeMinute: Update for November 2025

Watch November's 5-minute video that highlights the most pressing developments nonprofits need to know about.

More nonprofit resources for you

• The smartest ways to give at year-end (donor-facing video) - Share this short, expert-led video with your donors to help them make the most of their generosity this Giving Season. In this conversation, FreeWill Co-CEO Patrick Schmitt and Dr. Russell James explain how donors can maximize their impact and minimize taxes before December 31.
• New faith webinar: Legacy Giving Basics for Faith Communities - Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 12pm ET for a special faith webinar featuring Brenda Moore, creator of “Legacy Giving: The Basics” to learn how to help your faith-based organization scale your planned giving program.
• Guide to Kickstart Planned Giving in the New Year - It’s no secret that end-of-year is the busiest time for charitable giving, but the start of the new year brings a different kind of opportunity. After months of appeals and cash gifts, January is the perfect time to pivot toward long-term generosity and lasting impact. If you’re ready to build sustainable support this year, download our Guide to Kickstart Planned Giving in the New Year for insights, data, and ready-to-use campaign examples to inspire legacy gifts all year long.
• Upcoming webinar: How the smartest fundraisers are preparing for 2026 success - Join us on Tuesday, December 9th at 12pm ET for a conversation with fundraisers who have successfully navigated the past year, sharing their biggest lessons from 2025 and the strategies they’re using now to raise more in 2026.

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