News today from the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA). Get the details from our Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®.Continue reading High Gift Annuity Rates to Remain in Place
Turn National Philanthropy Day Into a Season of Giving
Amid the November whirlwind of gratitude and giving, National Philanthropy Day offers the perfect pause—a chance to thank donors, share impact stories, and kick off a meaningful Season of Giving.
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Take Control of Your Year-End Marketing With These 3 Steps and 4 Gift Types
It’s not too late to make your year-end marketing count. Learn how three smart moves and four key gift types can help you close the year with confidence.Continue reading Take Control of Your Year-End Marketing With These 3 Steps and 4 Gift Types
Help Your Supporters Plan for the Future During Estate Planning Awareness Week
Estate Planning Awareness Week is coming up! Here’s how to use it to inspire donors to think about their legacy—and your mission’s future.Continue reading Help Your Supporters Plan for the Future During Estate Planning Awareness Week
Keeping Your Donors’ Data Safe: Tips and Tactics From Our Experts
Donors give more than dollars—they give their trust. With nonprofits now the second-most common target for cyberattacks, protecting that trust means protecting their data. Our Stelter experts share practical steps any nonprofit can take to safeguard sensitive information and strengthen donor relationships.Continue reading Keeping Your Donors’ Data Safe: Tips and Tactics From Our Experts
Step Into Planned Giving: Simple, Sustainable Strategies for Small Nonprofits
Starting a planned giving program can feel overwhelming—especially for small nonprofits. Here are 5 simple, budget-friendly tips to help you grow with confidence.Continue reading Step Into Planned Giving: Simple, Sustainable Strategies for Small Nonprofits
5 Tips to Finally Get the Visit With Your Prospect
Struggling to get that all-important face-to-face with your planned giving prospects? We’ve got practical tips and strategies to help you break the ice, schedule the visit and build stronger donor connections. Continue reading 5 Tips to Finally Get the Visit With Your Prospect
Redefining Legacy: Insights From the 2025 Trust & Will Estate Planning Report
It’s National Make-a-Will Month—perfect timing to unpack the 2025 Trust & Will Estate Planning Report. Learn what’s driving legacy gifts, what’s holding donors back, and how your nonprofit can turn insights into impact. Continue reading Redefining Legacy: Insights From the 2025 Trust & Will Estate Planning Report
National Make-a-Will Month: How to Support Donors in Planning Their Legacy
August is National Make-A-Will Month—the perfect time to ease your donors’ concerns, offer simple tools, and show how estate planning can be an act of love for their families and the causes they care about. Continue reading National Make-a-Will Month: How to Support Donors in Planning Their Legacy
Ditch the Pitch: 4 Ways to Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story So Donors Want to Support It Forever
When you talk about your nonprofit, do donors feel a real connection? Learn four storytelling strategies that spark emotion, build trust, and inspire long-term support. Continue reading Ditch the Pitch: 4 Ways to Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story So Donors Want to Support It Forever
5 Script Starters & Solutions for When Donors Express Concerns About Making a Gift
Donor conversations don’t always go as planned—especially when concerns or hesitations come up. Today we tackle five common donor concerns and provide practical ways to respond with empathy, clarity and confidence, so you can keep the momentum going and help donors feel good about their giving decisions. Continue reading 5 Script Starters & Solutions for When Donors Express Concerns About Making a Gift
New Tax Law: What’s Staying, What’s Changing and What It Means for You [Plus, Get Your Free Download!]
Discover how the new tax legislation reshapes charitable giving—from tax brackets and deductions to estate planning and corporate giving—and what it means for your nonprofit’s fundraising and donor strategies.Continue reading New Tax Law: What’s Staying, What’s Changing and What It Means for You [Plus, Get Your Free Download!]
Giving USA 2025: Inside the Numbers – Plus A Look Back and A Look Ahead
Americans gave a record $592.50 billion to charity in 2024. Where did all that money go—and what does it mean for your fundraising strategy? We break down the latest Giving USA data and share tips to help you finish the year strong.Continue reading Giving USA 2025: Inside the Numbers – Plus A Look Back and A Look Ahead
Keep Your Planned Giving Team So Happy They’ll Never Want to Leave: 5 Best Practices
Great planned giving staff are hard to find—and even harder to replace. Here’s how to keep yours happy, motivated, and in it for the long haul. Continue reading Keep Your Planned Giving Team So Happy They’ll Never Want to Leave: 5 Best Practices
How to Build a Planned Giving Marketing Program That Drives Engagement and Results
If your planned giving marketing feels busy but not effective, there’s a better way to connect—and it doesn’t necessarily mean doing more. It means taking a thoughtful, sustained approach. Continue reading How to Build a Planned Giving Marketing Program That Drives Engagement and Results