FreeMinute: Nonprofit Update for April 2026

More money is coming from fewer donors — and more of it is tied to assets than ever. In this month's FreeMinute, we break down the April fundraising trends and what they mean for your 2026 strategy.

More nonprofit resources for you

• New stewardship research & our biggest takeaways from the FreeWill Stewardship Summit [upcoming webinar]: Join us on Tuesday, April 21 at 12pm ET for a data-driven session built around brand-new stewardship research and top insights from FreeWill's Stewardship Summit. You'll hear directly what the numbers reveal about how nonprofits approach stewardship today, paired with the most standout strategies from leading experts.
• 2026 QCD Report [new research]: Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs are one of the fastest growing areas of philanthropy. Download our latest report to explore how IRA giving is shifting amid a changing tax and aging landscape.
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Make-A-Will Month is almost here

August will be here before you know it—and it’s the single biggest opportunity of the year for planned giving. If you’re thinking about how to make the most of it, now’s the time to start. If you want to see how FreeWill can help you run a stronger campaign and capture more gifts, request a demo and we’ll walk you through it.