FreeMinute: Update for October 2026

Patrick Schmitt, Co-CEO
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October 19, 2026
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4
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FreeMinute: Update for October 2026

Planned giving is taking center stage, and the way donors give is changing. Watch this October FreeMinute for new stewardship findings, a look at why gifts of assets matter, and what the latest economic signals could mean for your donors.

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  • ‍Strategies that lead to larger legacy and lifetime gifts (with special guest Dr. Russell James!) [upcoming webinar] Join Patrick and Dr. Russell James to explore what happens after a donor makes a legacy commitment. You’ll learn how to make sure your organization stays in your donors’ plans, and how to steward these relationships so they lead to even greater giving during your donors’ lifetimes.
  • 2026 Stock Giving Report: Stock giving can be a powerful way for nonprofits to attract larger gifts and help donors give more tax-efficiently. Learn more about stock giving trends and how your organization can make the most of this growing opportunity in 2026 by downloading our latest report.
  • Giving Season Summit Session Recordings: 27 experts and more than 7,000 registrants made our first ever Giving Season Summit a resounding success. If you missed it, or if you want to revisit session recordings and materials, you can find them here.
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