Thoughts from the Group

When we discuss stewardship, acknowledgments and reporting are usually the first items that come to mind. Similarly, when people think...

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...

Alumni relations and donor relations are rarely part of the same reporting lines. They are almost never managed holistically, together,...

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...

We’ve all heard of the importance of building a professional network, and from gaining valuable career insights to learning the inside...

Let’s face it—most of us donor relations professionals are people pleasers. But often times, our kindness and can-do attitudes get us...

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 →...

Everything we do in donor relations adds value to our fundraising operation. Full stop. As a major gift fundraiser turned donor relations...

One of our favorite aspects of the recently redesigned DRG website is the Free Resources section, featuring a revamped and expanded...

How often have you been frustrated because there’s always laundry to do? Well, documentation is a lot like laundry. And if you have been...

When a donor or volunteer hears the name of your organization, what image instantly comes to mind? Does it conjure thoughts of impact and...

By Avery Howard In donor relations, specifically in higher education, fund utilization is always a topic that brings forth much...

By Jan McGuire (It’s so hard to say goodbye) Recognition societies have been long-time staples in our work in donor relations. But are...

By Melissa Carrera Why do peanut butter and jelly go together so well? The salt of the peanuts and the sweet jelly blend together...

First, let’s all pat ourselves on our backs – we all survived the spring…events, commencements, maybe even budgeting season and...

By Angie Joens It is nearly the end of the fiscal year for many of us. I love and hate this time of year. Everyone is tired, a little...

By Colton Withers ’Tis the season for annual performance review! As a former people leader, I always had trouble reducing people’s work...

By Matthew Helmer It’s (almost) here – the light at the end of the tunnel for nonprofit event planners. For some, it’s the end of a long...