Live Training & Events
Join us in person and online to level up your skills and rally your team around a better donor experience. Our donor relations training and event opportunities are unrivaled in their excellence, leaving you entertained, educated, and inspired.
Upcoming DRG Events
Mon, Apr 22Emory UniversityApr 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – Apr 24, 2024, 12:00 PMEmory University, Miller-Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329Apr 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – Apr 24, 2024, 12:00 PMEmory University, Miller-Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329Our team has developed a brand new conference focused on strategies, trends, and best practices in donor communications, behavior-based donor relations, fund management, and donor events. Join us in Atlanta April 22-24 to learn how to revolutionize your approach to donor relations!
Tue, Apr 23Webinar | $60Apr 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Apr 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Are you ready to breathe new life into your recognition society? Join us to learn how to revamp your recognition society to align with industry best practices. We'll discuss transitioning to an engagement-based model and strategies to measure impact and affinity that drive meaningful engagement.
Thu, May 02Webinar | $60May 02, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60
Tue, May 07Free WebinarMay 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFree WebinarMay 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFree WebinarJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Lynne Wester and Cornell University's marketing virtuoso, Ashley Budd, as they discuss nonprofit communications, working with organizational communications teams, crafting compelling email messages that resonate, and more!
Thu, May 09Webinar | $60May 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60
Tue, May 14Webinar | $60May 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60May 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Did you know there are eight key components every impactful donor report should have? In this webinar, we'll share all of them, as well as proven data collection methods, customizable templates, and strategies for tailoring your reports to your audience while ensuring scalability.
Tue, May 21Webinar | $60May 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60May 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Learn how to create consistency in donor gift agreements, implement standardized language, and best practices for stewardship and recognition promises or donor deliverables. Discover sample restriction language, tiering methods, and tips on how to align fundraising goals and donor deliverables.
Thu, May 23Webinar | $60May 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60May 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60This webinar addresses the nuanced art of influencing without authority and fostering collaborative relationships that lead to meaningful impact. You will learn techniques and strategies for building trust and rapport, and influencing high-level professionals.
Thu, May 30Webinar | $60May 30, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60May 30, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60This webinar will discuss the challenges of breaking down complex information into engaging, donor-friendly narratives. You will learn how to tailor your message to resonate with donors, employ storytelling techniques to transform complex concepts into compelling narratives, and more.
Tue, Jun 11Webinar | $60Jun 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Jun 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60This webinar will teach you how to create compelling stories that drive meaningful change. You'll learn how to track and evaluate the success of your digital storytelling efforts, use analytics to refine your strategy and maximize your reach, and implement the "CORE" approach when creating content.
Tue, Jun 25Webinar | $60Jun 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Jun 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60This transformative webinar will take your program to the next level! You'll learn how to create a successful donor relations plan, develop annual and multi-year business strategies, implement evaluation tools to measure ROI for programs and initiatives, and effectively assess your current programs.
Tue, Jul 09Webinar | $60Jul 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Jul 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60It's time to reclaim your productivity and make your work life easier. This webinar will transform how you work, making your life more streamlined and stress-free. Join us as we share our curated Top 10 list of the best and most effective policy and process hacks!
Tue, Jul 23Webinar | $60Jul 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Jul 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Ready to enhance your organization's corporate and foundation donor relations practices? Learn the unique deliverables CFR donors want and need, proven techniques for cultivating and maintaining these crucial connections, and hear success stories from those who have excelled in CFR engagement.
Tue, Aug 13Webinar | $60Aug 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Aug 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60It's the great debate on some of the nonprofit world's most time-honored traditions—honor rolls, giving societies, tchotchkes, gift giving, groundbreakings, and more! Join us for this point-counterpoint conversation and learn how to modernize traditional, outdated donor relations practices.
Tue, Aug 27Webinar | $60Aug 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Aug 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60In this webinar, we'll explore how organizational changes can influence donor perceptions and engagement levels, discuss the challenges and opportunities these changes present, and teach you practical strategies for retaining donor trust and loyalty during times of internal upheaval.
Tue, Sep 10Webinar | $60Sep 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Sep 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60In this webinar, we'll walk you through building a loyal donor program, including identifying the right model for you, the accompanying data requirements, designing and implementing compelling collateral and visual assets, and project management and timelines to get you from concept to launch!
Tue, Sep 24Webinar | $60Sep 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Sep 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60This webinar will give you a comprehensive overview of donor surveys—including different survey types and techniques to gather donor feedback. Join us to learn how to create effective surveys and when and how to use surveys to deepen your understanding of donor preferences and motivations.
Tue, Oct 08Webinar | $60Oct 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Oct 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Join us for a toolkit to guide your naming program! You'll learn how to develop and document your naming opportunity inventory, navigate complex internal review and approval processes, and ultimately ensure a balance between your donors' desires and your institution's long-term goals.
Webinars
2024 Webinar Series
The one thing that sets successful nonprofits apart is their ability to keep up with the ever-evolving world of donor relations. For more than a decade, we've taught thousands of donor relations professionals how to build meaningful donor relationships, increase donor retention, and ultimately raise more money for their mission. The 2024 Webinar Series offers two tracks (24 webinars) that will teach you our proven concepts and strategies throughout the year—from fundamentals to advanced concepts that will take your donor relations efforts to the next level.
Working With Beneficiaries Webinar Series
Delivering impact to donors is crucial, yet often complex and demanding. Traditional interactions are transactional, lacking empathy and respect, leading to potential unhealthy power dynamics.
We want to change that.
Nonprofits should focus on both donors' and beneficiaries' needs for meaningful connections. This four-part webinar series will teach you transformative strategies to seamlessly and ethically connect your donors to the recipients of their generosity.
Leadership Experience (LX)
An extraordinary donor experience requires extraordinary leadership. LX is an exclusive professional development program designed to help you become the donor relations leader you are meant to be. Each cohort member is thoughtfully selected by the DRG team. LX participants are ready to learn the keys to effective, inclusive, inspirational leadership.
We’re here to guide you.
The Donor Relations Group offers something for everyone in the nonprofit sector who wants to learn and grow. From bespoke client services to conferences, certifications, workshops, podcasts, technology, and a wealth of free resources, we invite you—even if you’re just starting out—to unlock your organization's full potential.
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