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
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
Today is YOUR day! On National Nonprofit Day we want to recognize the positive impact nonprofits like yours have on communities and the world. Continue reading Happy National Nonprofit Day! Thank You for All You Do.
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
We’re halfway through 2022, marking a nice time to revisit our annual fundraising predictions. We noted five key marketing trends to watch this year. So, how are we doing? Continue reading REWIND The 5 Fundraising Trends We Predicted for 2022: Where Do We Stand
When a donor returns a reply device from your print mailing or downloads a digital guide from your website, you can make a connection. Knowing that your time is valuable, we’ve crafted starter copy for your follow-up. Continue reading How to Write a Donor Appreciation Letter
April is Financial Literacy Month. Here’s a free tool for fundraisers to join the conversation. Continue reading [Free Download] Help Donors Value Their Estate in 3 Easy Steps
We get a lot of questions about using social media to promote planned giving. “How should we be using it?” “What’s the real opportunity?” We know that fundraising is all about doing more with less. To help you reach your social potential with ease, we’ve compiled some social media do’s and don’ts. Don’t: Create aContinue reading Get Social: A Simple Guide to Improve Your Social Media
Stewardship is the reason people give. It’s often a buzzword in our industry. But how exactly should you steward your donors? Cultivate strong donor relationships by showing— and telling—your donors how much your organization values them and the impact they are making. A handwritten note still goes a long way, but many nonprofits are lookingContinue reading How to Steward Your Donors
As a nonprofit professional, you know that things are changing all the time, from your board to your budget. But what about your planned giving marketing program? Change is hard. Repeating the same marketing program year after year is the easy, safe choice, but it also makes it difficult for your program to grow. AndContinue reading Change the Plan: How to Refresh Your Planned Giving Program
“You never know until you ask,” right? This old saying has never been more relevant than it is today. Just think about it: How many surveys do you receive from your favorite brands? Your nonprofit should be no different. Nearly 30 years ago, Stelter’s first survey hit donors’ mailboxes. A lot has changed with ourContinue reading 3 Dos and Don’ts of Surveying
Today we welcome back a special guest on the blog: Stelter’s Senior Technical Consultant, Lynn Gaumer, J.D. Lynn returns to give us her analysis on Giving USA’s 2018 numbers. Why Now Is the Time to Market Planned Giving Between individual donations, corporate donations, bequests and foundation giving, Americans gave a record $410.02 billion in 2017.Continue reading ‘Giving USA 2018’: Inside the Numbers
Working with my dad, Larry Stelter, has definitely been a unique family experience—one that I wouldn’t change for the world. Growing up, I assumed that everyone worked countless hours and frequently traveled across the country. My dad never slowed down, and still truly hasn’t. When I was younger, I hoped to grow up to beContinue reading 3 Important Things I Learned from My Father, Larry Stelter
No doubt, Facebook has the eyes and ears of the people you want—and need—to succeed. Count your donors, fans and clients among the roughly 1.4 billion daily active Facebook users around the globe. But with Facebook’s ever-changing algorithms and recent Cambridge Analytica controversy, where does that leave nonprofits? How can you capitalize on this massiveContinue reading 5 Tips to Maximize Your Facebook Reach
April is National Volunteer Month. For those of you who work in the nonprofit world everyday, volunteers are your lifeline. We can talk all day about targeted campaigns, donor lists and multichannel marketing, but without volunteers to go out into our communities, advocate your mission and support you with their time and service, you’d beContinue reading Stelter’s Volunteers: Helping Our Iowa Community
