FreeMinute: Update for December 2025

Watch December's FreeMinute that highlights the most pressing developments nonprofits need to know about.

More nonprofit resources for you

• Upcoming webinar: The most important fundraising trends of 2026 and the steps to take for a remarkable year - Join us on Tuesday, December 16th at 12pm ET for our final webinar of the year, dedicated to the most important fundraising themes set to shape charitable giving in 2026. You’ll leave ready for the year ahead, putting the most important insights to work at your nonprofit.
• 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.‍
• 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.