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Take a look at this free #LegacyMarketReview webinar taking place next week by our partners at Legacy Futures >> #LegacyGiving #LegacyFundraising

🍂 See the latest edition of Legacy Futures #EverythingLegacy newsletter—full of invaluable insights for legacy professionals! Highlights include practical tips for 2025 #InMemory program planning, an invite to the #LegacyMarketReview session, and an inspiring feature on a charity’s recent legal victory. And, of course, we’re thrilled to see a spotlight on the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards—recognising the achievements across our sector. Check it out and get inspired:

We are thrilled to announce our expert judging panel for the upcoming Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025! Click here to view the full panel of judges and see everyone involved in this year’s awards: https://lnkd.in/e9-MDv4z 🏆 Be recognised for your exceptional contributions to legacy giving and start your entry today: https://lnkd.in/ecyC7z45 A big thank you to our judges Christine Neubeiser, Andrew Wilkinson, Helen Hoare, Rod Etherington, Kerry McMenamin, Rob Fleming, Caroline Reynolds, Tish Ley, Rachel Hedley, Sarah Rebus, Chari Hingorani, Anaish Yilma-Parmar, Lucy Day, Lucinda Frostick, Richard Radcliffe, Elle Cohen, Neil Antcliffe, Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo, Emma Colborne, Catherine Woodhead, Sarah Seddon, Val Tabor, Matthew Lagden, Dominic Myers Green, Jen Clayton, Adam Buckles, Matthew Crothers, Nigel Gorvett, Anne-Marie (Anny) Kelly, Louise Timbrell, @rebecca billen, Katie Greywood, Matt Smith, Craig Fordham, Emma McCormack, Rosalind Sherlock-Jones, Claire Routley, Donna Barclay,#LegacyGivingAwards2025

Take a look at this free report from Legacy Futures and Remember A Charity on the #recruitment and #retention issues facing the UK #legacyfundraising sector >>

🚨 Meet the Experts! 🚨 We're excited to introduce three of the expert judges for the Legacy Giving Awards 2025 🎉 👈 Lucinda Frostick, Director, Remember A Charity 👤 Claire Routley, Head of Consultancy, Legacy Voice 👉 Matthew Lagden, CEO, Institute of Legacy Management These industry leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the judging panel, helping us recognize the very best in legacy giving. 📅 Don’t miss your chance to have your work evaluated by these knowledgeable professionals. Register and start your entry now: https://lnkd.in/ecyC7z45 #LegacyGivingAwards2025 #ExpertJudges #LegacyGiving

Are you an outstanding partner to the legacy sector? If your organisation excels at contested wills, crafts impactful legacy campaigns, or provides exceptional support to the legacy community, now's your chance to shine! Our Legacy Giving Awards celebrate non-charities that partner with legacy teams to achieve excellence. With carefully curated categories designed just for you, this is your opportunity to showcase your expertise to key decision-makers in the charity sector. Entries are free, but hurry—submissions close on Friday, 15th November. Don’t miss out on the recognition your organisation deserves! Register today: https://lnkd.in/ecyC7z45 🌟 #LegacyGivingAwards

Start your journey to the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025 today! Download our Entry Guide to get everything you need for a successful entry: - Expert tips on writing a winning submission - Guidance on the entry and judging process - Inspiring examples from past award entries - And much more! 📅 Remember, the entry deadline is 17th November! 👉 Click here to download your guide and get started! https://lnkd.in/efBRFSgZ #LegacyGivingAwards2025

Help Us Shape the 2025 Excellence in Legacy Administration (ELA) Conference We’re busy planning the next ELA online conference, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on how to make it even better. Whether it's new topics, formats, or ideas, your feedback is so important to us. 💬 It only takes a few minutes—plus, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a £50 prize draw! 👉 https://shorturl.at/zq3Wm Thanks so much for your help 🙌 #ELA2025 #LegacyAdministration #LegacyGiving

📢 Exciting Announcement! We’re thrilled to welcome Shakespeare Martineau as a Category Sponsor for the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025! Their support will help us continue to shine a light on excellence in legacy giving and celebrate the outstanding work in this sector. 🌟 With 6 weeks left to submit your entries, there’s still plenty of time to get involved! 🏆 Start your entry: https://lnkd.in/eqiFs_ZR #LegacyGiving #ShakespeareMartineau #LegacyGivingAwards2025

And the winner is… Could your team be next? 🏆 Legacy fundraisers play a vital role in securing a charity's future. It's time to recognise the creativity, dedication, and impact of your team! Entries are now open for the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025. Nominations are free! The closing date is 15th November. Celebrate your team's achievements! Categories include: - Digital Innovation in Legacy Giving - Legacy Fundraising Team of the Year - Excellence in Donor Journey & Pledger Stewardship Start your entry: https://lnkd.in/eqiFs_ZR #LegacyFundraising #LegacyGivingAwards #Awards2025