Thoughts from the Group

The end of every calendar year brings a time for reflection, and we encourage our team and our clients to use this time to review their...

By Liz Menne Whether it is the end of a quarter or the end of the year, it is vital to stop and reflect. We know what you are thinking,...

By Sarah Sims The phrase “naming opportunity” can give even the most seasoned development professional heart palpitations and cold...

By Holly Kizer You get one chance to convert a first-time donor into a lifetime supporter. Think of it like a first date, you want to put...

Written by The DRG Group Here is our new reality—hiring quality candidates for our donor relations (or any other) positions is difficult....

By Colton Withers I've been told time and again that my cover letters are wow-inducing. I know, a strange flex, right? Of all the...

By Angie Joens So I have a confession—I'm not very technical. Ok, there, I said it. I struggle with my phone, my apple watch, my remotes,...

After a collective 75 years in the industry, we've seen some things. And while there are many not-so-great donor relations practices out there, here are a few things that keep us up at night: Not understanding your donors. One of the scariest things we've witnessed is an organization's lack of understanding of who their donors are and why they give. At the DRG Group, we take time to get to know our donors. We know what they like and what they don't like. We know why they give

By Liz Menne We have all been around a child (or two) who asks a run of “Why?” about some mundane topic. At that moment, the constant...

By Christine McGuire Every year there is a different saying or buzz word that everyone is using. For the past few years, we've been busy...

By the DRG Group Over the past two years, everything has changed—from our work environments, team structures, and schedules to how we...

By Sarah Sims The term “impact report” is very nebulous in our profession and used in just about every context. There are many...

By Jan McGuire What do we mean when we raise the question, is it legal, possible, or practical? Cue the Law & Order theme music—we're...

By Angie Joens I just returned from Europe—it was a summer trip with some of my favorite people in the world. It was also the first time...

By Colton Withers Why do so many nonprofit organizations still cling to donor honor rolls as a way to recognize donors for their giving?...

By Madelyn C. Jones If every story worth telling is an asset, then there is a good chance you are leaving money on the table by not...

By Matthew S. Helmer At the DRG Group, we’re passionate about promoting and teaching best practices while also providing sparks of...

By the DRG Group How are you doing today? Take moment to check in with yourself before you continue reading. Are you stressed, burnt out,...