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Horrors in the Heartland: Scary Stories, Smarter Strategies

 

October 10, 2025
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
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Step into the shadows of planned giving with Horrors in the Heartland, where true stories of gifts gone wrong reveal the pitfalls every fundraiser should avoid. From phantom wills to contested estates and toxic assets, this session uncovers the cautionary tales that keep gift officers up at night—and transforms them into practical lessons you can use to safeguard donor intent, strengthen relationships, and protect your organization. Join us to learn how to turn even the scariest scenarios into opportunities for clarity, confidence, and lasting impact.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify common pitfalls in planned giving—from undocumented donor commitments to contested wills—and recognize early warning signs to prevent them.
  2. Apply best practices in donor, family, and advisor engagement to ensure the right decision makers are included and donor intent is honored.
  3. Strengthen organizational safeguards by using gift acceptance policies, flexible gift agreements, and cross-departmental collaboration to avoid reputational and financial risks.

Tickets

$0.00 MACGP Member

$25.00 Non-Member Ticket

$0.00 Non Members - 1st time Registration 2025