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May 20, 2020May 28, 2020 Nathan StelterLeave a comment

Stelter Planned Giving Pulse Survey #2: 3 Uplifting Discoveries That Made Us Smile

Since March, The Stelter Company has been polling nonprofits across the country that have established planned giving programs to learn how the pandemic is affecting their efforts. Last week, we released our Planned Giving Pulse Survey #2, which captures the latest impact on nonprofit marketing programs, job stability and planned giving budgets nationwide. The results are both inspiring and sobering. Continue reading Stelter Planned Giving Pulse Survey #2: 3 Uplifting Discoveries That Made Us Smile

April 30, 2020February 15, 2023 Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D.4 Comments

CGA Program Best Practices You Need to Know: A Review of the ACGA/CGP CGA Survey

A new survey shares best practices that all charities can follow for charitable gift annuity programs. This survey—the first of its kind—was conducted jointly by the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) and the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP). Here to breakdown three main takeaways from the survey is Lynn Gaumer, J.D., Stelter’s Sr. Gift Planning Consultant. Continue reading CGA Program Best Practices You Need to Know: A Review of the ACGA/CGP CGA Survey

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 Nathan Stelter5 Comments

How to Make Your Donor Surveys More Successful

Surveys shed light on what donors may need to move the needle from a one-time or annual gift to a legacy or planned gift. Here are 5 tips to improve your planned giving donor surveys. Continue reading How to Make Your Donor Surveys More Successful

July 11, 2018July 31, 2018 Nathan Stelter2 Comments

3 Dos and Don’ts of Surveying

“You never know until you ask,” right? This old saying has never been more relevant than it is today. Just think about it: How many surveys do you receive from your favorite brands? Your nonprofit should be no different. Nearly 30 years ago, Stelter’s first survey hit donors’ mailboxes. A lot has changed with ourContinue reading 3 Dos and Don’ts of Surveying

February 22, 2017February 21, 2017 Nathan Stelter1 Comment

What’s the Real Deal with Surveys?

Stelter conducted its first ‘donor survey’ nearly 3 decades ago as a follow-up to our Art of Giving newsletter series. There’s no doubt that quite a bit has evolved in 30 years, but one thing that hasn’t changed? A donor’s ability, interest and need to provide feedback. With modern digital tools, surveying your donor baseContinue reading What’s the Real Deal with Surveys?

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Nathan StelterLeave a comment

Head vs. Heart Marketing: Which One Wins With Your Donors?

When it comes to your donor marketing where is your focus? On the head or the heart? Today we look at the power of both emotional and rational marketing appeals and learn why they work and why they might not. Continue reading Head vs. Heart Marketing: Which One Wins With Your Donors?

January 25, 2023February 16, 2023 Nathan StelterLeave a comment

The Future of Fundraising: 3 Trends That Will Impact Nonprofits in 2023

What trends will impact nonprofits this year? Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D. and our team of strategists discuss three that will be important for nonprofits to embrace in 2023. Continue reading The Future of Fundraising: 3 Trends That Will Impact Nonprofits in 2023

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Nathan StelterLeave a comment

9 Key Data Points for Finding Your Planned Giving Prospects

What data points do you examine to uncover the propensity to give, particularly when it comes to planned giving? Here are the top 9. Continue reading 9 Key Data Points for Finding Your Planned Giving Prospects

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Nathan StelterLeave a comment

Is Your Nonprofit on Facebook? Here Are 3 Mistakes Not to Make.

Everyone has a presence on Facebook these days. Your mom, your aunt, the small business down the block, Target, heck, even the NFL has a page. If your nonprofit has yet to join the crowd, you should consider it. But be wary of these common mistakes. Continue reading Is Your Nonprofit on Facebook? Here Are 3 Mistakes Not to Make.

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Nathan Stelter2 Comments

Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 17-23. Let’s Get Started.

Here are a few tips to make the most of your donor outreach before and during Estate Planning and Awareness Week. Continue reading Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 17-23. Let’s Get Started.

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Nathan StelterLeave a comment

Be First in 2023! The Case for Fundraising Early.

When it comes to fundraising, the assumption has always been that January would be a waste of marketing dollars. I made the same assumption, but then a few years ago I had an interesting conversation with a colleague of mine. Continue reading Be First in 2023! The Case for Fundraising Early.

September 7, 2022 Nathan StelterLeave a comment

Inspire Your Donors to Say, “An Estate Gift is a Smart Choice”

Planned giving professionals get to help donors consider how they want to be remembered and how they want their values to live on. Now, how do we market that? Continue reading Inspire Your Donors to Say, “An Estate Gift is a Smart Choice”

June 21, 2022December 22, 2022 Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D.4 Comments

Giving USA 2022: Inside the Numbers

Let’s take a deep dive to see how and where Americans gave in 2021, according to a study from Giving USA. Plus, with the first half of 2022 behind us (and the stock market and GDP not looking as promising), get recommendations on navigating the latter half of 2022. Continue reading Giving USA 2022: Inside the Numbers

May 11, 2022May 17, 2022 Nathan StelterLeave a comment

Don’t Miss These Takeaways from the AFP ICON Conference

The AFP ICON conference, put on by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, is the world’s largest conference for professional fundraisers. Some 3,000 attendees from five continents gathered. Here are five top conference takeaways. Continue reading Don’t Miss These Takeaways from the AFP ICON Conference

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022 Nathan Stelter1 Comment

Just 18.5% of Donors “Highly Trust” Charities. So, What Do We Do?

A recent report shows that trust not only influences whether a donor will give, it also influences how much they give. Here are some ways to build trust. Continue reading Just 18.5% of Donors “Highly Trust” Charities. So, What Do We Do?

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