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
Let’s be real—planned giving can feel intimidating. But with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be something donors shy away from. Here’s how to ease their concerns and get them thinking, “I can do this!” Continue reading 5 Reasons Your Donors Aren’t Considering a Planned Gift (Yet!)
As tax changes loom in 2025, it’s important for nonprofits to stay informed. Stelter’s Senior Gift Planning Consultant Lynn Gaumer, J.D.,CAP® breaks down what could change, how it might impact giving and what you can do to help your donors navigate these shifts.Continue reading 2025 Impending Tax Legislation: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
Regret missing that webinar? No worries! Today we highlight the top 3 webinars from our 2024 series and provide you with easy access. Learn from industry experts John B. Kendrick, CAP®, MBA, MSJ; Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®, Bryan Clontz, PhD, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, AEP®, RICP®, CBP, ChSNC®; Johnne Syverson and more!
Continue reading Top 3 Webinars of 2024: Level-Up Your Planned Giving Know-How, One Hour at a Time
News today from the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA). Get the details from our Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP.Continue reading High Gift Annuity Rates to Remain in Place
In part 3 of our 4-part series, we explore three subsectors: Public-Society Benefit, Arts & Culture, and Environment & Animals. Find out where these gifts came from, the types of initiatives the money will support, and key takeaways for each. Continue reading Giving USA 2024: A Closer Look, Part III
A new kind of giving day that shines the spotlight on donor advised funds (DAFs) is coming! October 10 is the first-ever DAFday. Learn more about the DAFday movement, how to participate and why you should. Plus, uncover 10 reasons why DAFs are perfect for your donors. Continue reading Get Ready for DAFday, the Ultimate 10/10 Celebration!
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
Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day® with highlights, updates and stories from some of the nonprofits helping to make beating cancer possible. Continue reading Celebrating Cancer Survivorship and Nonprofits Who Help Make It Possible
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
News from the American Council on Gift Annuities conference about CGA rates. Get all the details from our Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D.Continue reading [SPECIAL UPDATE] High Gift Annuity Rates To Remain in Place
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”
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!
Steer donor conversations away from objections and towards successful gift commitments by navigating the ‘big but’ with confidence and empathy, ensuring fruitful interactions every time. Continue reading How to Avoid the Big ‘But’ When Talking to Donors About Making a Gift
Today is the day of love—perfect for those in nonprofit fundraising. Because when you strip away the technical layers of our work, the essence of what we do is build relationships with those we love—our supporters and donors. And you can deepen your relationships by tuning into their love language. Continue reading Let’s Talk Donor Love: The 5 Love Languages and Planned Giving
