Thoughts from the Group

By Lynne Wester Hi Everyone! During COVID-19 times I have found myself needing ways to cheer myself up. One of the ways I have done this...

By Sarah Sims No matter how stressed I get these days, I find myself muttering the same phrase...”everyone is in the same boat”. It seems...

Written by Angie Joens I just got off a Zoom call with my marketing team. We were all on a call to celebrate one of my employee's...

Did you know the DRG Group is made up of people from all over the country? We have team members in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky,...

By Lynne Wester No matter where you are globally, the past few weeks have probably been a roller coaster of uncertainty, emotion, and...

By Sarah Sims We have all been on the receiving end of the infamous donor break-up letter… Dear Organization, I do not approve of X,...

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite days of the year as a donor relations professional. Why? Because it gives us the perfect...

By Matthew Helmer It’s Valentine’s Day, and (setting aside my personal disdain for the undue pressures created by this fabricated...

The DRG Group has hosted our fair share of donor events, and let's just say we've encountered a few near disasters in our years of event...

By Lynne Wester One of the biggest myths of fundraising is that our donors are always tuned into us and listening—that they’re looking...

By Jan McGuire Like many of you, I didn’t start my career in donor relations. I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years – from conference &...

10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Your Start Your Next Job Search By Angela Joens Happy New Year friends! It is a New Year and a New...

Anyone else ready to welcome the New Year—the new decade?!—with open arms, a champagne toast, a little swagger, and a whole lot of...

By Lynne Wester Ever wonder why, when you look over your guests lists at your big events, there are always a few notable names missing?...

By Matthew Helmer In the education sector, contributing to a positive student experience is one of the most effective ways we can help...

'Tis the season for reflecting on all the things for which we are grateful. While family, friends, health, and happiness appropriately...

By Angie Joens It is November – and you know what that means? It is almost Thanksgiving! It’s one of my favorite holidays – the food, the...

Guest post by Liz Williams In the digital age, a handwritten note of gratitude from a beneficiary to their donor is the gold standard. It...