Spoiler: Our experiment provided an astonishing example of how asking a community of people for help can naturally unleash the human instinct for compassion. Continue reading Experiments With Work: Can a two-hour exercise boost belonging and compassion at work?
A special Q&A with Lynn Gaumer, J.D., our Senior Gift Planning Consultant. After ten years at Stelter, Lynn has been a partner in an incredible number of successful charitable estate plans…and also seen many planning pitfalls. Continue reading 4 Mistakes People Make in Estate Planning & How to Help Donors Avoid Them
We’re back with “Why I Partner With Stelter.” Today, it’s all about the University of Denver. Hear from Jon Kraus, Executive Director of Gift Planning, on their planned giving wins as a result of working with Stelter. Continue reading How the University of Denver Reaches High-Potential Prospects
Build your best donor bonds with these 7 strategies. Continue reading Use These 7 Strategies to Build Stronger Donor Bonds
We can look to historical leaders to learn what to do (and what not to do) when our leadership skills are being put to the test. Unlock these 7 traits of persevering leaders. Continue reading How to Be a Planned Giving Leader When the Going Gets Tough
Here are 10 of our go-to blogs and podcasts that churn the gears, give a boost or help gain clarity. Hope they work the same magic for you. Continue reading 10 Blogs & Podcasts That Will Inspire Your Fundraising
Wondering where asset-based philanthropy is headed in 2021? We’d all surely love a clear, concrete path. While that probably won’t happen (sorry, everyone), we can look ahead to what types of gifts will be most appealing to donors this year, so we can better prepare our messaging and communicate more effectively. Here they are, the 5 gifts that will have the greatest appeal to donors in 2021 and why. Continue reading 5 Gifts That Will Have the Greatest Appeal in 2021 & Why
Planned giving professionals need to keep informed of what is happening in Washington, D.C., and know how federal laws might change if President Biden and Congress come together to pass tax reform. Stelter is here to help. We put together a summary of some of the proposals being discussed—particularly as they relate to your organization and your donors. Your donors may look to you for insights on how tax reform affects their philanthropic goals. Here are 4 key takeaways and 2 next steps. Continue reading Navigating Uncharted Waters With New Administration
In this first month of the year, successful habits are top of mind for many of us. Here are 15 habits—in life, in work and in planned giving—of successful planned giving pros. Continue reading How to Thrive: 15 Habits of Successful Planned Giving Pros
Looking for ways to continue donor conversion during these challenging times? Here are 7 tips to help your nonprofit convert donors when the going gets tough. Continue reading How to Convert Donors When the Going Gets Tough
They say hindsight is 20/20, so let’s take a look at the top 5 webinars from 2020 for a clearer vision in the new year. Continue reading Count Down to the New Year With These Top 5 Webinars From 2020
The nonprofit community has been given a year-end gift: A couple of key provisions of the CARES Act were just extended into the new year (and, in one case, increased). Let’s take a look at what the new stimulus package means for the nonprofit community and turn that calendar page to 2021. Continue reading Special Update: CARES Act Tax Incentives Extended—With a Small Boost
To help you prepare for 2021, we put together a time capsule of sorts, highlighting key topics and blogs from this year. Get ready for the new year with these pivotal blogs from 2020. Continue reading Gear Up for the New Year With the Best Blogs of 2020
Start with these 4 crucial steps to launch or relaunch your planned giving program in 2021. Continue reading How to (Re)Launch Your Planned Giving Program
Planned giving is top of mind for many nonprofits this year, and for good reason. Take a look at these three fundraising facts that help make the case for planned giving. Continue reading How to Make the Case for Planned Giving: 3 Fundraising Truths
