Are you struggling to get results from your planned giving landing page? Unlock the key to conversion success with these 4 tips. Continue reading 4 Tips to Ensure Your Planned Giving Landing Page Converts
How to Reach Baby Boomers: Insights From Recent Research
Looking to tap into the $6.3 trillion planned giving opportunity presented by the baby boomer generation? Our guest blogger and Stelter Client Strategist Kit Lancaster digs into recent research to uncover the best way to reach this important demographic.Continue reading How to Reach Baby Boomers: Insights From Recent Research
Celebrate Giving Back: National Volunteer Week
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we’re taking a moment to recognize the incredible impact our Stelter employees have made in their communities through volunteer work. From gardening and crafting to building homes and spreading holiday cheer, these individuals are making a difference for local nonprofits and deserve our thanks.Continue reading Celebrate Giving Back: National Volunteer Week
It’s National Volunteer Month! Why Fundraisers Need To Celebrate (Plus Free Images To Help)
Happy National Volunteer Month! April is a month focused on celebrating a very important group of people—those who give their time to make our communities better. Why should fundraisers care? We share three important reasons why—and give you free images to help you celebrate. Continue reading It’s National Volunteer Month! Why Fundraisers Need To Celebrate (Plus Free Images To Help)
The Art of Listening and Probing: Building Stronger Donor Relationships (Part 3, Plus A Free Download)
Our series wraps up this week with three techniques to help you get the most out of your donor conversations (plus get a free download to kick-start your question pool). Continue reading The Art of Listening and Probing: Building Stronger Donor Relationships (Part 3, Plus A Free Download)
The Art of Listening and Probing: Building Stronger Donor Relationships (Part 2)
Demonstrate active listening and encourage more dialogue with your donors by asking questions and then “drilling down.” Follow-up questions show you are interested and care, which makes for better conversation and a stronger relationship with your donor.Continue reading The Art of Listening and Probing: Building Stronger Donor Relationships (Part 2)
The Art of Listening and Probing: Building Stronger Donor Relationships
Listening is an important skill to master to be successful in any relationship—and is especially vital for fundraisers in building meaningful relationships with donors. Over the next few weeks, we will explore listening and probing and provide tools to help you do both better. Continue reading The Art of Listening and Probing: Building Stronger Donor Relationships
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?
[Part 2] Start Planning Now: 6 Days For Nonprofits to Connect With Supporters on Social Media
We’re back with three more dates that need to be on your nonprofit’s marketing calendar. Discover creative ways to connect with your supporters on these special days through social media.Continue reading [Part 2] Start Planning Now: 6 Days For Nonprofits to Connect With Supporters on Social Media
Start Planning Now: 6 Days For Nonprofits to Connect With Supporters on Social Media
Are these dates on your nonprofit’s marketing calendar? Discover creative ways to connect with your supporters on these special days through social media.Continue reading Start Planning Now: 6 Days For Nonprofits to Connect With Supporters on Social Media
How, What or Why? Your Nonprofit’s Donor Messaging Should Focus on This.
Many of you are busy planning your fundraising activities for the year: crafting the strategies you’ll use and tactics you’ll deploy to acquire more donors, retain the ones you have, and close more gifts. One critical component of your success relies on an aspect that sometimes gets overlooked—your messaging. What should your donor messaging focus on to be successful? Continue reading How, What or Why? Your Nonprofit’s Donor Messaging Should Focus on This.
How to Help Your Donors Feel Connected
Building and reinforcing connections helps your supporters stay engaged and feel happy. Guest blogger Kit Lancaster is in today to teach you four ways to build those connections with your planned giving marketing. Continue reading How to Help Your Donors Feel Connected
3 Things Your Donors Really Want From Your Nonprofit
What do your donors really want? Well, what do any of us want in a relationship? To be appreciated and valued? Yes. To be dealt with honestly and with respect? Absolutely. Donor relationships, however, have an additional layer that most others do not—generally, financial. With that in mind, here are three things donors want to feel their relationship with your nonprofit isn’t just a one-way street. Continue reading 3 Things Your Donors Really Want From Your Nonprofit
5 Creative Ways to Thank Donors During National Philanthropy Month
Many consider November National Philanthropy Month. Here are five easy ways to connect with your donors and thank them for the impact their giving has made. Continue reading 5 Creative Ways to Thank Donors During National Philanthropy Month
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