Thoughts from the Group

Okay, yes, we know. Naming infrastructure and gift acceptance policies sound about as exciting as watching paint dry. But here’s the...

Everyone wants to be on a winning team—and the team effort of Giving Day, where donors contribute to a collective impact beyond a single...

We just sent out our loyal donor milestone mailer this month. We honor the donors who have given to our organization for at least five...

At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it’s hard to imagine a more powerful tool than a custom survey of your organization’s donor base. I...

The only thing constant is change . Greek philosophers have given the world much to ponder over a few thousand years, but this...

Do you know what we love most about our colleagues in annual giving? Besides the fact that they tend to be the most fun group in a...

Designing Your Report Process, Calendar, and Expand Reporting Welcome back! In our previous post, we discussed how to evaluate your...

Of The 4 PIllars of Donor Relations , perhaps the fastest changing pillar is that of recognition. Even saying the word “recognition”...

A donor has chosen your organization to receive a gift—Congratulations! Now, what’s next? Beyond sending a prompt tax receipt and...

Dear Google, You got it wrong. I love the Olympics. I’ve been watching it nonstop on the Peacock app. But far too frequently, I’ve had to...

One of the most common challenges nearly every donor relations shop faces is what to do with corporate and foundation donors?!   While...

In donor relations, our foundation has two primary responsibilities: expressing gratitude and demonstrating impact. While we often focus...

One of the more fascinating—and often truly baffling—aspects of the donor experience is what happens to our data after we make a gift....

I have a confession. I made a mistake. A few weeks ago, we sent out an email to over 20,000 DRG subscribers—all addressed to “Ashley.”...

I can't believe this fiscal year is almost over. Come June 30th, many of us will stick a fork in FY '24 and call it finished! On a...

Gift agreements are vital to fundraising efforts. Agreements spell out the purpose of a gift and provide specifics about how the money...

Welcome, fundraising and donor relations enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of nonprofit...