September 16, 2026

Tony Martignetti

Topic
Nonprofit

In this episode, we talk with Tony Martignetti, planned giving consultant and author of Planned Giving Accelerated, about how small and mid-sized nonprofits can make planned giving a meaningful part of their work and create lasting impact for generations to come. Tony shares why legacy giving is more accessible than many organizations realize and how a relationship-first approach can help nonprofits build a sustainable future for their missions. We dig into:

  • Tony’s three-step, one-week approach and how it can help nonprofits start meaningful planned giving conversations
  • Why planned giving doesn’t have to require a big budget, a big team, or a complicated plan
  • How simple gifts in wills can be an accessible place for nonprofits to begin building a planned giving program
  • Why loyal, long-term donors can be some of the strongest prospects for legacy giving, regardless of gift size
  • The Martignetti MEAL Plan and how sharing a meal can create space for deeper donor relationships and conversations
  • Planned giving ultimately being a conversation about life, community, and the long-term sustainability of a nonprofit’s mission

Connect with Tony at:

·       LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymartignetti
·       Website – https://tonymartignetti.com

Learn more about Tony’s book, Planned Giving Accelerated at:

·      Book Website – https://plannedgivingaccelerated.com
·      Amazon
·      Barnes & Noble