How can nonprofit leaders measure the long-term value of planned giving?
In the latest installment of The View From the C-Suite, former University of Iowa Center for Advancement President and CEO Lynette Marshall shares her perspective on the role of planned giving, the importance of investing in it and what it takes to build a successful program. Continue reading The View From the C-Suite
Make the most of year-end giving with three strategies to inspire generosity. Plus, learn how to set effective deadlines to help donors make their gifts in time.Continue reading Use These Strategies for Year-End Success
Our 2026 MAXI Award-winning campaigns show what’s possible when smart strategy, creative thinking and strong client partnerships come together.
Go behind the work to discover the ideas that helped these campaigns earn industry recognition and deliver meaningful results. Continue reading Great Partnerships Yield Winning Results
What happens when planned giving gets a seat at the leadership table?
Find out in The View From the C-Suite, a special Q&A series launching today. Hear from senior advancement and C-suite leaders about the strategies shaping planned giving and how they see its role in the future of advancement.
Kicking it off: Nathan Stelter with Philanthropic Advisor Scott Lumpkin. Continue reading The View from the C-Suite
October brings two of planned givings most important holidays: DAF Day and Estate Planning Awareness Week.
Discover practical ways your nonprofit can celebrate and encourage donors to make an impact through DAFs and estate gifts.Continue reading October Is for More Than Just Halloween
What if a $14 billion annual annuity market represents an opportunity for charitable gift annuities (CGAs)?
That’s the question behind new research from TIAA Kaspick and The Stelter Company. We took a closer look at people already making decisions about lifetime income to understand what motivates them, what they know about CGAs and whether a charitable option might resonate with them.
The findings point to an audience with more potential than we may have realized. Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight: The Untapped Potential of Annuity Buyers
What does the latest Giving USA data mean for your fundraising strategy?
Our client strategists dug into the 2026 report to uncover the insights, challenges and opportunities that matter most to fundraisers. See what stood out—and what you can do with the findings.Continue reading Giving Across Nonprofit Subsectors: Insights from Giving USA 2026
Trust isn’t built in a day. It’s earned through small steps that, over time, add up to show people your organization can be counted on. Discover the current state of donor trust and how your organization can make it a more intentional part of the way you operate and engage. Continue reading The State of Donor Trust (and What It Takes to Earn It)
More than a year after Florida’s charitable solicitations law was enacted, many charities still do not know it exists or are unfamiliar with how it may affect them. Stelter’s Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®, provides a high-level overview of what charities need to know about compliance, foreign-source restrictions, required certifications and the Honest Services Registry. Continue reading What You Need to Know About Florida’s Charitable Solicitation Rules
AI can organize information, but it can’t replace human connection. Learn how nonprofits can protect the authenticity, accuracy and integrity of donor stories in an AI-driven world.Continue reading Protecting the Integrity of Donor Stories in an AI World
National Make-a-Will Month is almost here. Need a quick way to participate? Download our free Quick Start Toolkit with ready-to-use social posts, website copy and email messaging to help you raise awareness and engage supporters throughout August. Continue reading National Make-a-Will Month: A Quick Start Toolkit for You
No spouse. No kids. No obvious heir. For a growing number of your donors, that’s not a gap—it’s an opening. Here’s how to help them see your mission as the legacy they leave behind. Continue reading Their Legacy, Your Mission: Engaging Single, Childless Donors in Planned Giving
Giving USA 2026 is here, and the numbers are impressive—$617 billion in charitable giving and growing. Dig into what’s shifting in donor behavior and what fundraisers can do about it right now and down the road.Continue reading Beyond the Record High: What Giving USA 2026 Numbers Reveal and What Comes Next
The next legacy donor in your database may never have made a gift. Discover why thanking supporters for their connection to your mission—not just their donations—can make a lasting impact.Continue reading The Power of Gratitude: Why Thanking Everyone Is a Smart Choice
What if your donors didn’t have to choose between making an impact today or leaving a legacy tomorrow? Blended giving helps connect the two—and it may be easier to start those conversations than you think. Explore simple ways fundraisers can spot opportunities, break down silos and build stronger donor relationships through blended gifts.Continue reading Blended Giving: How to Connect Today’s Gifts with Tomorrow’s Impact
