DRG On Demand
Our team of experts has provided training on various topics in donor relations for over a decade. Browse our library of best-selling courses and webinars that you can watch on-demand and at your own pace, then use them for training, cross-training, or onboarding new team members. Purchase them once and share them with anyone in your organization!
Prefer to learn in a live setting? For more information about upcoming webinars check out our upcoming events.
Webinars
We've hosted webinars on nearly every topic in donor relations.
Browse our library of previously recorded webinars below or use the search box to find trainings on specific topics.
- Webinar | $60It's time to demystify the concept of fund compliance! Join us to learn the key activities donor relations staff should prioritize within fund compliance programs. Using a real-world case study, we'll highlight partnerships, key data outcomes, and sample reports you need to be successful.
- Webinar | $60Webinar | $60To truly engage and inspire your supporters, you must infuse gratitude and impact into every communication. Join us to learn how to elevate your donor relations through meaningful expressions of thanks in nontraditional acknowledgment pieces, such as tax receipts, pledge reminders, and more.
- On-Demand Webinar | $60Join us as we explore the art of stewarding and recognizing monthly donors. We'll share best practices for creating and promoting your monthly donor program, from choosing the right communication channels to setting donation levels and much more to nurture and grow these crucial relationships.
- Webinar | $60Learn how to use narrative structures like the “Hero’s Journey” to craft donor-centric stories and calls-to-action that guide readers to the next step in the donor journey. We’ll give you tips on formatting, incorporating imagery, and using meaningful words and phrases to improve your writing.
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- On-Demand Webinar | $60Conquer organizational silos by developing a centralized brand hub. Learn how to create an internal resource library to help you establish a cohesive brand voice—especially helpful if you do any ghostwriting. We'll give you a checklist and template so you can get started right away!
- On-Demand Webinar | $60Our expert speakers will guide you through strategies and tactics to foster vital connections. We will teach you how to transform mere collaboration into a strategic alliance that breaks down silos, increases efficiency, and maximizes the impact of your donor relations efforts.
- On-Demand Webinar | $60We're sharing our top 10 acknowledgment fundamentals! In this webinar, you'll learn critical infrastructure needs, signatory best practices, how to establish tiering and thresholds, when to use digital vs. print, how to infuse storytelling that will resonate with your donors, and more!
- On Demand Webinar | $60On Demand Webinar | $60Join us as we celebrate the end of 2023 and explore how to set the stage for successful collaboration, create internal buy-in, and take all you have learned to develop impactful and powerful donor experiences. "All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust." – Peter Pan
- On-Demand Webinar | $60Let's end the year with deep dive into formal and informal surveying techniques, frequency, questions to ask (and not ask!), tracking survey results in your database, and follow-up best practices. We'll explore sample report and event surveys, micro-surveys, and delivery mechanisms.
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- On-Demand Webinar | $60Join us—just in time for the gift-giving season—to explore when it's appropriate to give gifts to donors, personalized vs. customized options, how to "retire" out-of-date practices, and a slew of creative, unique, and effective samples of donor gifts from across the country!
- On-Demand Webinar | $60On-Demand Webinar | $60Join us to learn how to effectively leverage data to build a compelling argument for your donor relations department. During this webinar, we’ll guide you through the process of harnessing data to demonstrate the vital role donor relations plays in achieving your organization's goals.
Webinar Series
Our previously recorded webinar series are in depth, easy to digest, and available on demand! Grab your team and get ready to dive into some of the hottest topics in donor relations.
Data-Driven Decision Making Webinar Series
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Essential Data for Effective Donor Relations
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Just the Facts! Leveraging Empirical Data over Anecdotes in Donor Relations
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Data-Driven Advocacy: Making a Compelling Case for Changes in Staff, Resources, and Workload in Donor Relations
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From Data to Action: Implementing a Data-Driven Culture in your Shop
The 4 Pillars of Donor Relations for Small Shops
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Session 1: An Introduction to the Four Pillars of Donor Relations and Must-Have Acknowledgement Practices
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Session 2: Must-Have Stewardship Practices
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Session 3: Must-Have Donor Recognition Practices
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Session 4: Must-Have Donor Engagement Practices
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Session 5: Board Development and Fundraising Fundamentals
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Session 6: Must-Have Marketing and Communications Practices
DEI Series Part 1: Tough Conversations in Donor Relations
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Balancing Act: Recognizing Donors Through a DEI Lens
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Painful Power Dynamics – Readjusting the Scholarship Recipient Experience
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It Starts at Hello! Making Our Communications More Inclusive
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Who is in the Driver’s Seat?- Over-restricting is NOT Donor Centered
On Demand Courses
The Keys to Excellence in Donor Relations
Taught by Angie Joens & Matthew Helmer
Do you need a comprehensive donor relations training program for your staff? This on-demand course delivers 10+ hours of instructional modules, a 60+ guidebook with worksheets, templates, samples, and more. It's a must-have for every donor relations shop — perfect for training, re-training, and on-boarding!
The Keys to Giving Day Stewardship
Taught by Lynne Wester
Giving Days have become a growing trend in fundraising—and creating a comprehensive stewardship strategy for these donors is a must if you want to retain them. This 8-module course walks you through everything you need to do before, during, and after your Giving Day.