More than a year after Florida’s charitable solicitations law was enacted, many charities still do not know it exists or are unfamiliar with how it may affect them. Stelter’s Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®, provides a high-level overview of what charities need to know about compliance, foreign-source restrictions, required certifications and the Honest Services Registry. Continue reading What You Need to Know About Florida’s Charitable Solicitation Rules
National Make-a-Will Month is almost here. Need a quick way to participate? Download our free Quick Start Toolkit with ready-to-use social posts, website copy and email messaging to help you raise awareness and engage supporters throughout August. Continue reading National Make-a-Will Month: A Quick Start Toolkit for You
No spouse. No kids. No obvious heir. For a growing number of your donors, that’s not a gap—it’s an opening. Here’s how to help them see your mission as the legacy they leave behind. Continue reading Their Legacy, Your Mission: Engaging Single, Childless Donors in Planned Giving
What if your donors didn’t have to choose between making an impact today or leaving a legacy tomorrow? Blended giving helps connect the two—and it may be easier to start those conversations than you think. Explore simple ways fundraisers can spot opportunities, break down silos and build stronger donor relationships through blended gifts.Continue reading Blended Giving: How to Connect Today’s Gifts with Tomorrow’s Impact
What happens when your team is given time to give back? Take a look inside our Volunteer Time-Off program and see how volunteering strengthens connections, builds community, and creates opportunities for deeper, long-term support.Continue reading A Look Inside Our Volunteer Time-Off Program—and Why It Matters
News today from the American Council on Gift Annuities. High CGA rates are staying put. Here’s what nonprofits need to know.Continue reading High Gift Annuity Rates to Remain in Place
Sometimes all you need is the right moment to reach out to a donor. Explore key dates in our 2026 calendar that can inspire thoughtful notes, meaningful conversations and creative ways to celebrate your supporters.Continue reading Your 2026 Donor Engagement Calendar: Dates Worth Celebrating
If charitable gifts had a podium this year, three strategies would be standing tall. From DAFs to stock gifts to QCDs, see which vehicles are winning in 2026—and why.Continue reading And the Medals Go To… The Top 3 Gift Vehicles for 2026
Amid the November whirlwind of gratitude and giving, National Philanthropy Day offers the perfect pause—a chance to thank donors, share impact stories, and kick off a meaningful Season of Giving.
Continue reading Turn National Philanthropy Day Into a Season of Giving
August is National Make-A-Will Month—the perfect time to ease your donors’ concerns, offer simple tools, and show how estate planning can be an act of love for their families and the causes they care about. Continue reading National Make-a-Will Month: How to Support Donors in Planning Their Legacy
Unlock new avenues for your nonprofit’s funding by learning how you can say “yes” to more planned gifts. Discover five resources that can help your organization accept complex and noncash assets effortlessly. These expert strategies will empower your team to turn potential limitations into generous contributions. Continue reading Say Yes to the Gift: 5 Resources That Can Help Your Nonprofit Accept More Planned Gifts
Forty percent of the success of your planned giving marketing efforts depends on one thing—your audience. Sounds important. Are you dedicating the time and energy to ensure you get it right? Continue reading Your Planned Giving Marketing Success Starts Here: The “Who”
How do you best steward donors? Successful stewardship is more than a skill—it’s a heartful journey. Discover how empathy can be your guiding light in building meaningful donor relationships. Continue reading Here’s the #1 Quality You Need for Successful Donor Stewardship. (Plus, Tips to Do It Right.)
What’s the hardest working piece of any direct mail package? Your cover letter. The first thing your donor sees when they open the envelope, your cover letter can do some heavy lifting—if it’s done right. Continue reading 4 Things Your Cover Letter Needs To Do (and 1 Thing it Shouldn’t)
If you missed any of our webinars or would like a refresher, here are the five highest-rated presentations to enjoy.Continue reading Top 5 Webinars: Do Your Job Better With Advice From These Fundraising Experts
