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
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
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
Nobody has ever had to plan for a year like this. While it’s difficult to prepare for the unpredictable, I put together 5 planned giving marketing trends that I think will stand the test of time. Continue reading The Future of Planned Giving: 5 Marketing Trends for the New Year
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
After months of perseverance and talking the problem through with multiple departments, both at UNICEF USA and at Stelter, we’re now sending emails to target 80% of UNICEF USA’s top prospects. That means we went from engaging handfuls of donors to hundreds. (When one planned gift can range from thousands to millions of dollars, this increase can be tremendously impactful.) Continue reading UNICEF USA: From Handfuls to Hundreds of Planned Giving Prospects
Surge capacity refers to our innate ability to mentally and physically adapt to acutely stressful situations. As we move into another round of rising positive COVID rates, mixed in with the holidays, how can we monitor our own surge rates and unplug when we need to, yet still be mindful of evolving organizational and donor needs? Here are 13 tips to revive you and your donors this holiday season. Continue reading Feeling Drained? 13 Tips to Revive You and Your Donors
Not sure how to best steward your supporters this National Philanthropy Day? We’re here to help with 6 ideas for connecting with your donors—plus, 8 free images to use across your social platformsContinue reading [FREE IMAGES] 6 Creative Ways to Thank Donors on National Philanthropy Day
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
During National Estate Planning Awareness Week—in the midst of a year like no other—it’s important to remember the people behind the plans (or lack thereof). Donors are on a journey, and when we do our job well, we meet them where they are and help equip them for the road ahead. Thanks for the important work you do—for families, philanthropy and our shared future. Continue reading Why I Care About Estate Planning (and Why You Should, Too)
Before the pandemic, it was estimated that more than two-thirds of Americans (68%) did not have a will. In September of this year, interest in creating a will was the highest it has ever been according to Google Trends. Find out how your nonprofit can make the most out of National Estate Planning Awareness Week this year with pointers from our pro, Sr. Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn Gaumer, J.D. Continue reading How to Make the Most Out of Estate Planning Awareness Week
What aspect of your marketing mix can often go quietly overlooked, but actually makes the most difference where it counts? You guessed it: Audience selection. So, if you’re wondering why your results aren’t what you’d like them to be, start with your list. Today I’ll be sharing why, where and how to find the right audience. Plus, level up your list with my 3 pro tips below. Continue reading How to Select the Right Audience for Your Planned Giving Marketing
In 2019, Giving Tuesday raised $511 million online alone, and a total of $1.97 billion with offline donations—making it a monumental day for philanthropy, and for nonprofits. No matter what your position (or department), Giving Tuesday fundraising can be vital for programs and requires all hands on deck. The big day isn’t far away, so let’s dive right in to these 7 Giving Tuesday strategies that will help ensure campaign success. Continue reading Focus On These 7 Things for Giving Tuesday Success
No matter what’s happening in the world, we humans are wired to seek connection, continuation and control in our lives. So when clients or colleagues ask if it’s appropriate or “right” to continue talking about planned giving in light of the continued pandemic and societal unease, I say yes. Continue the conversations, but be completely in tune with what donors are saying, and not saying, with more sensitivity and empathy and less leaning toward gift acquisition. During your next planned giving conversation, remember these five wise estate planning approaches that are easy to implement, yet softly advance the gifting process. Continue reading Is Now the Right Time for a Planned Giving Conversation? Yes, and Here’s Why.
Across the country, donor advised fund administrators are seeing unprecedented levels of grant recommendations. If you haven’t started asking for gifts from donor advised funds, you need to implement a marketing strategy ASAP. Not sure where to start? Here are five next steps. Continue reading Donor Advised Funds: Time to Promote Those Rainy-Day Funds
No matter what school looks like this year, the end of summer break means a renewed focus on learning—not only for the kiddos in our lives, but for us too. Continued learning helps us all develop new skills and stay at the top of our game. Whether these webinars are new to you or you just need a refresher, check them out as you’re designing your own never-stop-improving e-learning curriculum. Continue reading 3 Free Fundraising Webinars You Need to Watch
Going from point A (introductions) to point B (gift finalization) is not an aimless pursuit; follow the most direct route that gets all of you to the final mutual and rewarding destination. Here are 5 ways to stay on course. Continue reading Prospects Lost? Give Them a Road Map to the Gift
Find out why fundraisers leave and how to combat turnover.Continue reading Hiring Fundraisers Is Easy. Keeping Them Is Harder.
With you in mind, we’ve put together a shortlist of trends to consider in your 2020 planned giving marketing program. Continue reading 3 of the Biggest Planned Giving Marketing Trends of 2020
We’re knocking on the door of 2020, a new year with lots of new beginnings. Does that include your planned giving program? Count down to “launch” with these 4 fundamentals to kick off your 2020 planned giving program. Continue reading 4 Fundamentals to (re)Launch a Planned Giving Program in the New Year
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
Talking with board members about fundraising can be a tricky proposition. Come in heavy-handed and they might run for the exit; don’t give enough of a push and they could lose accountability.
But board participation in fundraising is more than an extra “nice” that they can do. It’s imperative.
Continue reading How To Get Your Board on Board With Fundraising
We welcome back a special guest on the blog: Stelter’s Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn Gaumer, J.D. Lynn gives us her analysis on Giving USA’s 2019 numbers. Continue reading Giving USA 2019: Inside the Numbers
