Build awareness and deepen your advocacy and activism with help from our book and film clubs. Explore DEI and wellness topics connected to philanthropy and the nonprofit sector and download our resource guide for all the details.Continue reading Join the Club: Taking the DEI Journey Together
Navigating end-of-life discussions with a diverse donor pool may require different approaches. Learn from experts who share unique insights and strategies to tackle this sensitive topic, resulting in meaningful connections and impactful legacies. Continue reading DEI in Planned Giving: Talking About Death with Donors of Diverse Backgrounds
How do you best steward donors? Successful stewardship is more than a skill—it’s a heartful journey. Discover how empathy can be your guiding light in building meaningful donor relationships. Continue reading Here’s the #1 Quality You Need for Successful Donor Stewardship. (Plus, Tips to Do It Right.)
How do you forge lasting relationships with your donors? With emotion. Discover 5 proven strategies to harness the emotional core of your mission and drive impact. Continue reading I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying! 5 Powerful Ways You Can Use Emotion to Connect With Your Donors
It’s time to gear up for the year-end giving! We’ve got the tips you need to sharpen your outreach for a successful season. Continue reading Year-End Planning: 3 Tips to Give You Momentum Heading Into the Season
Today, on National Nonprofit Day, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible impact that nonprofits (YOU!) have on our world—a quiet force that works tirelessly to bring positive change to communities near and far.Continue reading Happy National Nonprofit Day! We Love What We Do Because of YOU!
Our inboxes flooded with an average of 121 emails each day, presenting a steep challenge for nonprofit fundraisers: standing out amongst the overwhelming deluge of emails. Learn four strategies to get donors to read (and act on!) your emails. Continue reading 4 Strategies for Creating Emails Your Donors Will Read and Act On
We’re talking CGAs again! Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., is back in to review funding options and reveal the key distinctions you’ll need to consider when working with your donors on making this type of gift. Continue reading Charitable Gift Annuities: Which Funding Option Is Best for Your Donor?
Embrace a new giving opportunity that is sparking donor interest and incentivizing giving. Lynn Gaumer joins the blog to make sure your nonprofit is ready to accept this exciting new gift type—the Legacy IRA.Continue reading Update Those Gift Annuity Agreements: Legacy IRA Options = New Gift Annuity Agreements
Ensure your fundraising plans are on track for the second half of 2023. Learn practical strategies to foster genuine engagement with your donors and make a meaningful impact on your mission over the coming months. Continue reading 3 Times to Celebrate, Educate and Empower Your Donors
Patience is a virtue—in life—and planned giving. Hear inspiring stories of nonprofits that achieved transformative results by nurturing their donor relationships, staying engaged and providing donors with the time they need to make informed decisions. Continue reading 3 Times Patience (Literally) Paid Off in Planned Giving
The IRS recently released its final regulations for new mortality tables. Get all the details on when to use the new tables, how they differ from the old and what this means for your donors from our Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D.Continue reading [Special Update] Final Regulations for New Mortality Tables Are Here
Having open and honest conversations about death with your donors can be powerful. But discussing such a delicate topic can be difficult. Today, Stelter Client Strategist Kasi Zieminski explores how three nonprofit organizations engage their communities in this challenging yet crucial topic and offers ways for you to weave the conversation into your nonprofit’s communications. Continue reading How to Talk About Death With Your Donors: 3 Nonprofits’ Strategies
Giving USA 2023 numbers are out! Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., gives us a peek inside the report, sharing information about the distribution of charitable dollars, the impact of economic factors on donor behavior, and where opportunities lie for your fundraising efforts in the second half of 2023.Continue reading Giving USA 2023: Inside the Numbers and A Look Ahead
Arm yourself with the crucial considerations, unique challenges, and essential elements of estate planning that impact your LGBTQ+ donors. Lynn Gaumer, JD, Stelter’s Senior Gift Planning Consultant, provides expert advice to help you better understand and support your LGBTQ+ supporters’ estate planning needs. Continue reading Must-Know Estate Planning Tips to Share With Your LGBTQ+ Supporters
