The (im)measurable impact of meaningful giving.

Real organizations. Real outcomes.

Every partnership with Heaton Smith is defined by measurable results that deliver immeasurable impact—advancing philanthropy where it matters most.

Higher Education

The George Washington University

Helping a historic institution turn loyalty into lasting impact

When GWU wanted to strengthen alumni giving and secure long-term commitments, Heaton Smith helped design a legacy program rooted in donor values and purpose. The result: deeper relationships, historic milestones, and a new standard for gift planning excellence.

Impact

A tradition of philanthropy strengthened for generations of future students.

At A Glance
$1 billion campaign exceeded early
New blended and planned gifts up to $1.2 million
First charitable lead trust in university history
Higher Education

The George Washington University

Helping a historic institution turn loyalty into lasting impact

When GWU wanted to strengthen alumni giving and secure long-term commitments, Heaton Smith helped design a legacy program rooted in donor values and purpose. The result: deeper relationships, historic milestones, and a new standard for gift planning excellence.

Impact

A tradition of philanthropy strengthened for generations of future students.

At A Glance
$1 billion campaign exceeded early
New blended and planned gifts up to $1.2 million
First charitable lead trust in university history
Healthcare

Prisma Health Upstate

Building a culture of generosity across leadership and care teams

For one of the Southeast’s largest academic health systems, Heaton Smith launched a comprehensive legacy planning program that engaged board members, physicians, and donors in redefining what giving could accomplish.

Impact

Shifted legacy giving from initiative to institutional priority, producing $22.5 million in new and blended planned gifts and redefining philanthropic engagement across care teams.

At A Glance
$22.5 million in new and blended planned gifts
Largest single gift in Greenville Children’s Hospital history
Gift planning now integrated into physician leadership training
Healthcare

Prisma Health Upstate

Building a culture of generosity across leadership and care teams

For one of the Southeast’s largest academic health systems, Heaton Smith launched a comprehensive legacy planning program that engaged board members, physicians, and donors in redefining what giving could accomplish.

Impact

Shifted legacy giving from initiative to institutional priority, producing $22.5 million in new and blended planned gifts and redefining philanthropic engagement across care teams.

At A Glance
$22.5 million in new and blended planned gifts
Largest single gift in Greenville Children’s Hospital history
Gift planning now integrated into physician leadership training
Healthcare

Norton Healthcare Foundation

Transforming donor relationships through values-based conversations

Norton Healthcare partnered with Heaton Smith to reimagine how legacy giving could honor both personal values and institutional goals. Through targeted donor engagement and staff training, they sparked one of the most successful estate-gift initiatives in their history.

Impact

A thriving culture of generosity—driven by purpose, sustained by people.

At A Glance
154 donors committed $95 million in legacy gifts
New $100,000 minimum Legacy Society launched
Gift planning now part of Norton’s annual giving rhythm
Healthcare

Norton Healthcare Foundation

Transforming donor relationships through values-based conversations

Norton Healthcare partnered with Heaton Smith to reimagine how legacy giving could honor both personal values and institutional goals. Through targeted donor engagement and staff training, they sparked one of the most successful estate-gift initiatives in their history.

Impact

A thriving culture of generosity—driven by purpose, sustained by people.

At A Glance
154 donors committed $95 million in legacy gifts
New $100,000 minimum Legacy Society launched
Gift planning now part of Norton’s annual giving rhythm