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Happie Pingol
Community Manager
Mar 12, 2026 1:40 PM UTC

How do I use the Fundraising Optimization Guide for planned giving?

Overview 

The Fundraising Optimization Guide helps you track conversion rates for planned giving information requests and, with the DonorTrends add-on, identifies your best planned giving prospects. 

 

Step 1: Access the Fundraising Optimization Guide 

  1. Navigate to the Fundraising Optimization Guide section 

  1. Look for the Planned Giving section within the guide 

 

Step 2: Review the performance graphs 

  1. Examine the graphs showing conversion rates of donors who requested planned giving information 

  1. Analyze trends in conversion rates over time 

 

Step 3: Use predictive analytics (DonorTrends add-on only) 

  1. If you have the DonorTrends add-on package, navigate to the predictive analytics section 

  1. Review the list of donors identified as likely planned giving prospects 

  1. Note the predictive scores to prioritize your outreach efforts 

 

Step 4: Create action plans based on insights 

  1. Identify donors with high conversion potential 

  1. Create planned giving action plans for priority prospects 

  1. Schedule appropriate follow-ups based on the data 

 

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