Feedback on services provided by Planning for Good:
I have utmost respect for your knowledge in the field of planned giving. Your background as a trust officer, attorney, and experience in the non-profit field is an unusual combination that serves you and your clients well. Regards, Steve
Stephen H. Richards, Maine Seacoast Mission
Thank you, Sarah, for a great first task force meeting. It's thrilling to see how well we can fit a planned giving program in with current reading and discussion projects--this program's creation is making amazing progress. I must tell you that a few years ago, we were somewhat reluctant to begin a planned giving program, but you've made this amazingly easy for a very small development shop. Your presentations to our board have helped create tremendous support for this project, and I really appreciate the advice you've shared with me. We're well on our way...
Diane Magras, Director of Development, Maine Humanities Council
Dear Sarah,
Thanks very much for your visit today. Often the difference between a good PG program and a great one is in the subtle calibrations and changes in what you have planned. You gave me lots of these to work with today. Thank you. I realized that I have become discouraged about working...on planned gifts, but now I am more hopeful that we can garner... understanding and support, and participation!
Margaret Brown, Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Sarah Ruef Linquist, principal consultant of Planning for Good is one of the preeminent authorities in the State of Maine regarding the field of Planned Giving. One of her greatest gifts to the philanthropic world of Maine is the formation of her own business. Her mission is to educate professionals and donors about the potential benefit of charitable estate planning. What is so refreshing and distinguishes Sarah from other consultants is her motivation. She is most definitely driven by her sincere desire to support and advocate on behalf of the non-profit sector.
Her level of expertise is substantial but does not cloud her ability to articulate the lesson in a clear and practical style. Her advice is immediately transferable to your constituents making her knowledge invaluable and tangible. When working with Sarah you will immediately note that she carefully listens to your objectives, audits your current status and in-house expertise, works collaboratively with you to develop goals and then, and only then, creates a customized plan appropriate for your organization. She does not deliver a "cookie-cutter" approach: rather the strategy will be unique to your leadership style, level of staff and volunteer support, regional perspective and current economic conditions. I have nothing but the highest level of praise and admiration for Sarah and her work and can unequivocally recommend her as counsel.
Maribeth Canning, CFRE
Vice President of Philanthropy
MaineGeneral Health
