702. Working Session: Planned Giving Without the Overwhelm - Pedro J. Rivera episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 16 MIN

702. Working Session: Planned Giving Without the Overwhelm - Pedro J. Rivera

from We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits · host We Are For Good

Meet Pedro J. Rivera 👋 In 30 years at the intersection of law, philanthropy, and fundraising, he has launched three planned giving programs and raised $150 million for nonprofits and universities. In this Working Session, he's here to give you a clear entry point into planned giving, no matter where you're starting from.In this Working Session, you'll hear:How to talk about legacy giving in a way that feels naturalHow to find your best planned giving prospects with data you already haveA 30-day action plan to move planned giving from overwhelming to doableEpisode Highlights:What is planned giving, really? (0:21)Why right now: The Great Wealth Transfer (3:18)How to talk about legacy without making it weird (4:48)Finding your best prospects: the 7-10 rule and more (5:50)Weaving planned giving into what you're already doing (8:21)The 30-day starter plan (12:05)One Good Thing: stop assuming donors don't want to talk about this (14:07)Welcome back to Working Sessions: hands-on, clarity-filled conversations designed to help you move real work forward inside your organization.Let's get to work.Episode Show Notes: https://www.weareforgood.com/episode/702Join us at ImpactUp: Story! Join us online from 12-1:30 CST for a free virtual session including a keynote with storytelling phenom, Afdhel Aziz, and a roundtable convo with 4 amazing nonprofit leaders. Then that evening, in nearly 50 cities around the world are hosting local meetups to keep the conversation going in person.Find a meetup near you or join us virtually! //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Pedro J. Rivera 👋 In 30 years at the intersection of law, philanthropy, and fundraising, he has launched three planned giving programs and raised $150 million for nonprofits and universities. In this Working Session, he's here to give you a clear entry point into planned giving, no matter where you're starting from. In this Working Session, you'll hear: How to talk about legacy giving in a way that feels naturalHow to find your best planned giving prospects with data you already haveA 30...

NOW PLAYING

702. Working Session: Planned Giving Without the Overwhelm - Pedro J. Rivera

0:00 16:54

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits?

This episode is 16 minutes long.

When was this We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits episode published?

This episode was published on April 22, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Meet Pedro J. Rivera 👋 In 30 years at the intersection of law, philanthropy, and fundraising, he has launched three planned giving programs and raised $150 million for nonprofits and universities. In this Working Session, he's here to give you a...

Can I download this We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!