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Development officers and fundraising coordinators
Planning an annual giving campaign for a university or nonprofit
Use cases
About
The Ways to Giving mind map template provides a structured overview of donation methods for a university or nonprofit development office, covering 9 major categories and 30+ specific giving options. This template organizes key giving channels including FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING, ATHLETICS (each sport has its own button), MATCHING GIFT, PRIORITIES (Faculty, Student, Program, College), ENDOWMENT, SECURITIES (basic instruction for giving securities, talk to your brokers), Monthly Recurring (EFT), Planned Giving (Will codicil, letter of intent, talk to your lawyer), and Making Your Gift (pledge form, cash/check/securities/life insurance, EFT). The visual layout uses a central root with radial branches, making it easy to present all giving avenues at a glance. This Ways to Giving cheat sheet is ideal for fundraising staff, campaign coordinators, and donor relations teams who need a quick reference to explain options to potential donors.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Major gift officers and planned giving advisors
Meeting with major donors to explain various gift types
HR and training teams in advancement offices
Training new fundraising staff on donation options
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Giving Categories
Download the .xmind file and open it to explore the nine major donation categories and thirty specific giving options provided.
Step 2
Customize Program Details and Links
Replace the placeholder text with your institution's specific programs and insert hyperlinks to your online donation forms or pledge pages.
Step 3
Style and Export Your Map
Adjust the visual theme to match your campaign branding and export the final map as an image or PDF for donor distribution.
Frequently asked questions
It includes 9 main branches: FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING, ATHLETICS, MATCHING GIFT, PRIORITIES, ENDOWMENT, SECURITIES, Monthly Recurring, Planned Giving, and Making Your Gift, with over 30 specific giving options.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize each branch with your institution's specific programs, contact info, and links. Use it as a visual aid during donor meetings or embed it in your website.
Yes, the template is fully editable. You can add, remove, or rename nodes, attach links to donation forms, and change colors to match your branding.
It allows donors to direct their gift to specific areas: Faculty, Student, Program, or College, helping them see exactly how their contribution makes an impact.
Absolutely. The SECURITIES branch includes basic instruction for giving securities and a note to talk to your brokers. You can expand it with your institution's brokerage details.
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