How best-in-class fundraising teams are preparing for big gifts at year-end

With year-end giving around the corner, which strategies actually drive results? Join Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, as he sits down with senior fundraising leaders to unpack how top teams are preparing for their biggest giving season of the year.

We're finalizing our expert panel now, so stay tuned for more details on who'll be joining the conversation.

During our time together, we'll cover topics such as:

• Campaigns and tactics that have been especially effective in driving planned and non-cash gifts
• How to think about donor segmentation for your year-end campaigns
• How to effectively promote tax-savvy gifts like stocks and QCDs

Whether you're refining your year-end playbook or starting from scratch, you'll walk away with real insights from top-performing teams that you can apply to your own organization, whatever its size.

In the meantime, don't miss the Giving Season Summit on September 10, where you can get a jumpstart on year-end strategy, and dive deeper into what it takes to make the most of the giving season in 2026.