This resource, written by a well-known veteran of planned giving, is a down-to earth introduction to this complex type of philanthropy. As Robert Sharpe (who actually coined the term planned giving) illustrates, successful planned giving depends on a nonprofit organization's understanding of the field of development, as well as its commitment to ing long-term relationships with donors. build .This book shows charities, and particularly the charities' planned givers, how to understand the process. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.