Thoughts from the Group

Do you have a steady stream of new donors annually, but find yourself having a hard time retaining those donors year after year? You are...

I think by now y’all know I love a good four pillars—I've got the Four Pillars of Donor Relations, The Four Pillars of the Donor...

I often say that the most important measure of any fundraising shop isn’t how much money you raise at your nonprofit, but rather how many...

Do you ever sit down to write a donor thank you message and poof—all the good ideas you had are gone and you're left frozen, staring at a...

Our Donor Relations Group (DRG) team regularly speaks and writes about the importance of acknowledgments and the importance of an...

According to Penelope Burk’s Donor Centered Fundraising, 93% of individual donors would definitely or probably give again the next time...

So much goes into your organization's Giving Day, but what’s the point of obtaining hundreds or even thousands of new donors if you can’t...

Tax receipts and acknowledgments are two of the most fundamental and crucial components of your donor relations efforts, and it’s...

Continuing with the theme of the 2020’s, I think we can all look back at 2023 and collectively say, “I did not see that coming.” ChatGPT...

When you think about donor relations and stewardship, what comes to mind? Thank you notes? Donor reports? Names on buildings or programs?...

Do you love to have tough but necessary conversations? Let me ask you this—have you avoided having a tough but necessary conversation...

‘Tis the season for year-end appeals…and year end fa-la-la-la-cknowledgments! As we gear up for these incredibly important giving...

Hey there team DRG—on a personal note, I’m back in the saddle and grateful to everyone that has supported me and my family these past...

The dilemma of not having enough experience is an age-old problem. Maybe you went to college and studied in the field for your job of...

Storytelling is a powerful tool for nonprofits. Our stories can evoke laughter, tears, and deep thought. When told well, stories inspire...

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, leaving little room for strategic thinking and long-term...

A donor just made a gift to support your organization, so what comes next? You may be asking yourself, “Now what happens? Should I ask...