Talking about death can be uncomfortable, but it’s an important conversation that we shouldn’t shy away from. Today, Stelter Client Strategist Kasi Zieminski reflects on her personal experiences with loss and discusses why we need to be more comfortable discussing death. She shares insights from experts on reframing the legacy conversation and offers tips for approaching the topic in a meaningful and authentic way. Continue reading Why We Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Talk About Death
Eddie spent a great deal of time answering audience questions at the end of his presentation, “13 Characteristics of High Propensity Donors”. He is such a wealth of knowledge, we wanted to share a portion of the Q&A session with you.Continue reading Webinar Q&A Recap: 13 Characteristics of High Propensity Donors
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
What’s the best planned gift to promote to your donors in 2023? The CGA! Our Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., tells us why and gives us details on some new opportunities it has to offer.Continue reading And The Winner is: The Award For Best Planned Gift of 2023 Goes To…
The president just signed new retirement plan legislation into law, commonly called Secure 2.0, the new legislation builds on SECURE Act of 2019. It aims to further expand Americans’ ability to save for retirement and increase their options for doing so. Stelter Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., explains what this means for you and for your donors.Continue reading President Signs Retirement Plan Legislation into Law (Plus, Get Your Free Download)
The American Council on Gift Annuities has released a new schedule of suggested maximum gift annuity rates for gifts established on or after Jan. 1, 2023. Get all the details from our Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D.Continue reading New Gift Annuity Rates Released (Plus, Get Your Free Download)
What qualities do you need to be a great fundraiser? These seven will provide a strong foundation for success. Continue reading 7 Qualities That Make a Great Fundraiser
The American Council on Gift Annuities is increasing CGA rates. Get all the details from Stelter’s Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D.Continue reading [Special Update] New Charitable Gift Annuity Rates
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
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.
Budget season brings all kinds of stress…not to mention an obsession with Excel formulas and Google presentations. But, with 2023 on the horizon, it pays—apologies for the pun—to think critically about budgets. It’s especially savvy to lay out a strategy for securing a budget for planned giving marketing. Continue reading How to Secure a Budget for Planned Giving (Psst: It Pays for Itself)
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.
I was thinking this morning of the adage, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I was wondering what that might mean today, when more and more first impressions are made on a screen. Continue reading 5 Key Elements for Successful Fundraising Websites
In periods of high inflation or market uncertainty, donors of all demographics are likely to become more strategic about their giving. Help your organization navigate this economic instability with these tips. Continue reading Recession-Proof Your Fundraising with These 3 Proven Strategies
The digital revolution has rendered linear marketing obsolete and replaced it with a more organic, donor-driven experience. The Donor Pyramid is a thing of the past. Here’s what you can do. Continue reading Bye-Bye Donor Pyramid. Today’s Marketing Funnel Looks Like This.
