About Legacy Narrative
Legacy Narrative partners with mission-driven nonprofits—and especially colleges and universities—to strengthen donor engagement, elevate planned giving communications, and support long-term fundraising success. With a focus on clarity, accuracy, and donor-centered messaging, we help advancement teams communicate the value of legacy giving in a way that builds trust and inspires action.
Our services include:
- Planned giving consulting and strategic planning for higher education and nonprofit development teams
- Long-form donor communications, including donor newsletters, whitepapers, case studies, and donor impact stories
- Bequest and Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) guidance to support clear donor conversations and advisor outreach
- Legacy society branding, messaging, and stewardship materials
- Development officer training tools and strategy sheets that make complex giving vehicles easier to explain
Whether your program needs a light refresh or a comprehensive messaging build-out, Legacy Narrative strengthens the communications that connect donors to your institution’s mission.
About the Founder
Legacy Narrative was founded by Steve Chambers in 2025 to help nonprofits and higher-education institutions communicate the importance of legacy giving with clarity and confidence.
Steve brings a combined background rare in the advancement profession:
Decades as an attorney, advising clients in personal finance, estate planning, and charitable giving
Four years as Director of Planned Giving at Utah State University, where he collaborated with development officers to support a rapidly growing fundraising program
During Steve’s tenure, USU’s annual philanthropic support increased from $50 million to more than $68 million, with Steve personally securing over $6 million in planned gifts and commitments. His dual expertise—legal precision and advancement strategy—now guides Legacy Narrative’s approach to planned giving communications.
Steve understands donor motivations, institutional priorities, and the importance of clear, accurate messaging in advancing a university’s mission. Legacy Narrative exists to help institutions tell the stories that sustain philanthropic investment and inspire future generations of support.
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