Starting a planned giving program can feel overwhelming—especially for small nonprofits. Here are 5 simple, budget-friendly tips to help you grow with confidence.Continue reading Step Into Planned Giving: Simple, Sustainable Strategies for Small Nonprofits
Giving USA 2024 numbers are out! Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., gives us a peek inside the report, sharing information about the distribution of charitable dollars, the impact of economic factors on donor behavior, and where opportunities lie for your fundraising efforts in the second half of 2024.Continue reading Giving USA 2024: Inside the Numbers – Plus A Look Back and A Look Ahead
Learn from your nonprofit fundraising colleagues in this three-part series as they share real-world stories, address common challenges they face, and offer actionable insights.Continue reading How Trust Transforms: Heartwarming Stories from Nonprofit Leaders
How are you showing up for your coworkers in this changing world of work? Stelter Company CEO Marianne Coppock shares how our company is approaching the new landscape of work. Continue reading Going Forward To Work
Show your donors love this National Philanthropy Day with five easy ways to say thanks. Get practical tips, powerful statistics to share, and free social images to show your appreciation. Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Say Thank You to Donors Today—on National Philanthropy Day!
When it comes to your donor marketing where is your focus? On the head or the heart? Today we look at the power of both emotional and rational marketing appeals and learn why they work and why they might not. Continue reading Head vs. Heart Marketing: Which One Wins With Your Donors?
Whether you’re a fundraiser guiding your donors through a tricky situation, or a donor scared to look their future (and death) in the eye—let’s face it—planned giving can be a bit frightening. Here are six reasons donors often feel scared about committing to a planned gift and what you can do to ease their fears. Continue reading 6 Ways Planned Giving Scares Your Donors (And How You Can Ease Their Fears)
Today we’re highlighting blogs filled with fundraising tips that you can add to your to-do list. Continue reading Blog Round-Up: Make Things Simple With Lists
The American Council on Gift Annuities has released a new schedule of suggested maximum gift annuity rates for gifts established on or after July 1, 2022. Get all the details from Stelter’s Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn Gaumer, J.D.Continue reading [Special Update] New Charitable Gift Annuity Rates
A Fidelity Charitable study found that 87% of volunteers say there’s an overlap between their volunteer and financial support. Here are 5 tips for talking about legacy giving with your volunteers. Continue reading How to Talk Legacy Giving With Volunteers (and Why It’s Important)
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
Internet services experienced a surge in usage from 40% to 100% compared to pre-lockdown levels. Use these tips to create emails that drive readers to your intended destinations or actions. Continue reading How to Create Emails That Drive Action + Tips From an Email Expert
In part through the Stelter team’s leadership, the Los Angeles Jewish Home’s program has grown from $2-$3 million annually in mature planned gifts to $5 million today. Forty-plus new members join its legacy society every year to keep the group consistently at about 300 members. “Every year (since Stelter’s come on board), it’s grown,” Aaron says. Find out how we did it. Continue reading How the Los Angeles Jewish Home Doubled Its Planned Giving Growth
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
