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Thoughts from the Group
Explore the DRG blog for fresh ideas on all things donor experience, leadership, team building, donor relations, and change management.
6 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations
Do you love to have tough but necessary conversations? Let me ask you this—have you avoided having a tough but necessary conversation...
Two Data-Driven Decisions to Improve Your Year-End Solicitations
‘Tis the season for year-end appeals…and year end fa-la-la-la-cknowledgments! As we gear up for these incredibly important giving...
Donor Relations and the Curse of Competence
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...
How to Gain Experience You Don’t Have
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...
A Checklist for Ethical Storytelling: Stirring Hearts, Not Manipulating Minds
Storytelling is a powerful tool for nonprofits. Our stories can evoke laughter, tears, and deep thought. When told well, stories inspire...
A Moment in the Mirror: Meaningful DEIB Change Begins with Us
At DRG, we’re vocal about our commitment to fostering diverse environments, promoting equitable and inclusive practices, and creating a...
The Season of Giving: Unique Thoughtful Gifts for Donors
The season of giving is upon us! And as our organizations are frantically focused on inspiring our donors to make those calendar year end...
The Power of Planning A Year's Work and the Freedom it Unlocks
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...
7 Communications to Send Your Donor After They Make a Gift
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...
Unlocking the Power of Gratitude: 4 Tips to Improve Your Acknowledgments
Gift acknowledgments are a core tenant of Donor Relations. And while they are essential, acknowledgments typically account for a...
Scoring Big: Donor Stewardship and Football – A Team Approach to Success
When we discuss stewardship, acknowledgments and reporting are usually the first items that come to mind. Similarly, when people think...
How to Use Your Donor Relations Skills to Land Your Dream Job
Are you looking for a new job? Maybe it’s a promotion you’re seeking, or you’re looking for a more supportive culture, or it’s time to...
Friend or Foe? Three Ways Donor Relations can Collaborate with Alumni Relations
Alumni relations and donor relations are rarely part of the same reporting lines. They are almost never managed holistically, together,...
7 Easy Ways to Prepare For the Next Step in Your Career
When was the last time you set aside a few hours to pause and take a personal assessment of your work and your career goals? Knowing who...
Using Data to Drive Decision Making: 4 Donor Relations Activities to Start Evaluating Now
By now you’ve probably heard the directive from your leadership to “show me the data on that.” From allocating budgets to defining...
Fostering Allies in Donor Relations: 3 Reasons Why + 3 Ways to Get Started
We’ve all heard of the importance of building a professional network, and from gaining valuable career insights to learning the inside...
Stop Being the "Work Wife"! How to Say "No"
Let’s face it—most of us donor relations professionals are people pleasers. But often times, our kindness and can-do attitudes get us...
Marginal Gains for Strategic Donor Relations: Small Steps for Big Impact
Now that you’ve had a chance to dabble in some of the strategies shared in our previous series on behavior economics (catch up here →...
Four Tips to Building Successful Donor Engagement Programs Your Major Gifts Team Will Love
Everything we do in donor relations adds value to our fundraising operation. Full stop. As a major gift fundraiser turned donor relations...
3 Donor Behaviors to Recognize Right Now – and How!
One of our favorite aspects of the recently redesigned DRG website is the Free Resources section, featuring a revamped and expanded...
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