Planned Giving for Buddhists
Explore the concept, benefits and potential pitfalls of planned giving
Understand the components of successful programs
Identify materials needed for planned giving programs
Launch or reinvigorate a program with strong communications
Practice the art of inviting people to participate respectfully
Set goals, actions and timelines to monitor progress
Meet Your Facilitator
Thomas Bruner is Principal of Bruner Strategies, a national organizational development consulting firm helping mission-focused businesses and organizations do great work. He is a senior lay disciple at Dharma Rain Zen Center in Portland, Oregon and a former board member of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association. Bruner has facilitated, overseen or supported the development of multiple planned giving programs.
Thomas was instrumental in helping us reinvigorate and expand
our planned giving program.
– Konjin Gaelyn Godwin, Abbot & Guiding Teacher
Houston Zen Center
