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2 July 2013

European inheritance laws

So how do you feel about the UK being forced to adopt “Napoloeonic inheritance laws”? It is not happening yet but it might. This could be one of the biggest long term threats to legacy income. 5% of French adults have a Will (but it is increasing) – there is no need to have a

By : Richard Radcliffe
Alerts & Updates, Legacy Strategy, Wills
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10 May 2013

legacy website pages a rant

I am at my wits end to find a good legacy pages on a charity website. I have looked at over 400 websites (small and large charities covering every causal area) in the last 18 months so that in my courses I can give some great examples. But I REALLY struggle. Amnesty has a great

By : Richard Radcliffe
Best Practice, Legacy Strategy, Making the ask
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25 April 2013

contested Wills and charities

In only the last two days I have met so many people who have had really bad experiences with Wills, families and charities it is enough to make me cry. These are examples of really insensitive charity communications without any regard for families. Then a few hours later I meet a truly lovely older female

By : Richard Radcliffe
Best Practice, Contested Wills, Legacy Strategy, Wills
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3 October 2012

unknown unknowns

So is there anyone out there who feels that they have instant solutions as to how to measure effectively, truthfully and meaningfully ANY form of legacy marketing. As I get older (I nearly said wiser but stopped) or more cynical (I think I mean pragmatic) I begin to realise ALL measurement is totally misleading. It

By : Richard Radcliffe
Legacy Strategy
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21 August 2012

Fundraisers are sensitive and so am I

It’s a funny old world. I am presenting at the IoF legacy conference on the Good the Bad and the Ugly of legacy fundraising. I have done a similar presentation at the International Fundraising Congress. But this session has lit a touch paper and ignited some emotions, I have asked for examples of good legacy

By : Richard Radcliffe
Legacy Strategy, Making the ask
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7 April 2012

The truth and nothing but the truth

A legacy gift is an investment not just a donation, so before investing in the future, prospective donors want an honest view of how a charity spends its money. But what is honest? Dan Pallotta (who you might have heard at the IoF Convention) argues for a full degree of honesty by comparing outcomes rather

By : Richard Radcliffe
Legacy Strategy, Making the ask
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