Legacy & In Memory Giving Forum
The Legacy & In Memory Giving Forum is for senior fundraisers who lead, manage, or shape strategy in legacy or in-memory giving programmes.
As a member, you’ll receive support in navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with this sensitive and strategically vital area of fundraising. The forum offers a confidential space to discuss topical issues – from legacy marketing and in-memory engagement to broader organisational and sector-wide themes.
Alongside peers from across the sector, you’ll gain fresh insights, share challenges, and uncover opportunities for professional growth. The forum is designed to help you to thrive in your role and deepen your programme’s long-term impact – packed with practical content that will equip you with ideas, tools, and strategies you can take back to your team and apply directly.

The Legacy & In Memory Giving Forum aims to:
- provide networking and peer support for members
- share insights into legacy and in-memory giving development and latest trends
- address topical issues and tackle strategic challenges
- gain valuable insights from one another and external speakers
- provide a platform for skill and knowledge sharing
Forum hosts
Amanda Warhaftig
Senior Consultant
Thoughtful, experienced strategist supporting non-profits to unlock income, insight and long-term impact.
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Emma O’Reilly
Senior Consultant
Fundraising and marketing strategist with strong experience in individual giving, audience engagement and brand development.
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- four half-day sessions per year, including one in-person meeting
- agenda content driven by members
- external speakers when relevant to agenda topics
- access to member resources including speaker presentations, sector research, and charity case studies
- access to THINK consultants and expertise


Topics and themes
- developing internal buy-in for legacy investment
- integrating legacy across fundraising
- building an effective legacy pipeline
- legacy and in-memory stewardship and journey mapping
- legacy marketing innovation
- cross-team collaboration: Comms, Finance, and Fundraising working together
- legal updates and legacy administration best practice