Did you know your nonprofit could be missing out on donor gifts—without even realizing it? A quick check (and a simple donor conversation) might uncover funds already meant for you. Here’s how to find and claim them, ensuring your donor’s legacy isn’t lost. Continue reading Lost Legacies: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know and Do About Beneficiary Designations
Hollywood had its big night—now it’s time for planned giving to take center stage! From gifts in wills to charitable gift annuities, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the top giving strategies of 2025. Check out which planned gifts earn awards for making a lasting impact on your nonprofit while aligning best with your donors’ needs. Continue reading Lights, Camera, Philanthropy: The Emerald Spotlight Shines on Planned Giving
Lights, Camera, Philanthropy! Planned giving takes center stage today, drawing inspiration from the Academy Awards. From beneficiary designations to charitable gift annuities, find out which planned gifts earn awards for making a lasting impact on your nonprofit while aligning best with your donors’ needs. Continue reading Lights, Camera, Philanthropy: And the Oscar® Goes to…Planned Giving!
According to the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP), 43% of nonprofit organizations experienced difficulty collecting beneficiary proceeds from one or more IRA administrators. Here’s a helpful solution. Continue reading Collect Those IRA Proceeds! A Nonprofit’s Guide to a Common Problem
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
Take the scare out of planned giving. Here’s how to discuss 5 common donor hesitations and make planned giving a treat to complete. Continue reading Planned Giving Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
