Thoughts from the Group

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...

As a major gift fundraiser turned donor relations professional, I’m often asked when is the “right time” to ask donors for a major gift....

First-time donors give for many reasons, and donor retention looks different for each donor behavior type. First-time gifts can come from...

You’ve heard it before, and we’ll say it again: experiencing the impact of generosity is at the heart of the donor experience—and a key...

Endowed fund compliance—that item on all our lists that we know we need to do, but many of us just don’t know where to begin! There are...

Have formal donor recognition societies already had their day in the sun? Should we be eliminating or investing in them? That is the big...

Have you ever gotten so deep into a subject that you can’t recall what brought you there in the first place? The concept of...

Your impact report should be exciting, not boring. After all, this is where your nonprofit takes center stage, showing your target...

Thank You. For the well-mannered among us, this simple expression of appreciation is as second nature as “Hello!” “How are ya?” and...