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I’ve always been a bit baffled by Legacy Societies. Here’s why:
So why create a Legacy Society if the benefits are nominal and/or insignificant?
Why push so many people to join only to be forgotten?
Instead, why not reinvent your legacy society to become a stewardship society instead. Here’s what I mean:
Maybe this is a crazy idea? Let me know what you think.
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Does this apply to donors who do not reside in the city/state in which your org operates? I find the legacy society as it existed in the past baffling as well. Somewhat akin to attempting to create urgency by telling donors we’re nearing our FY end or the donor honor roles in publications.
I love your ideas of a stewardship society!
I think it DOES apply to donors who do not reside in the city/state in which your organization operates. Sure! Why not?