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.
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Check out our brand new 2025 Webinar Series!
Upcoming DRG Events
Tue, Dec 10Webinar | $60Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Join us to learn proven techniques in change management, problem-solving, and building resilience during challenges. Learn how to enhance your personal and professional agility and gain insights into developing the mindset and skills needed to bounce back from setbacks.
Thu, Dec 12Free WebinarDec 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFree WebinarDec 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFree WebinarJoin Donor Relations Group Founder & Principal Lynne Wester as she unwraps this never-before-shared data. This free webinar will provide you with a framework to understand the prevalence of unspent donor funds & arm you with tools for addressing accumulated unspent donor funds at your organization.
Tue, Dec 17Webinar | $60Dec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Dec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Join us for a powerhouse hour that will inspire you to elevate your donor relations programs by strategically using metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). We'll teach you how to measure the effectiveness of your donor relations initiatives and use those insights for continuous improvement.
Tue, Jan 14WebinarJan 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar
Thu, Jan 16Webinar | $60Jan 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Jan 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60This webinar will explore how to gain and sustain trust through email communication. You’ll learn strategies to foster transparency, show empathy, and maintain authenticity, ensuring your emails resonate and build lasting connections with your donors.
Thu, Jan 23Webinar | $60Jan 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Jan 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Learn the tactics that make your emails stand out and drive donor engagement. This session will equip you with practical strategies to enhance your email performance, including crafting effective subject lines, compelling calls to action, email design, and more.
Tue, Jan 28WebinarJan 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar
Thu, Jan 30Webinar | $60Jan 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Jan 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Get a behind-the-scenes look at an email audit conducted for Cornell University’s donor relations team. This case study will walk you through the process, outcomes, and lessons learned, providing practical insights that can be applied to your email campaigns.
Thu, Feb 06Webinar | $60Feb 06, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Feb 06, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60In the final session of this series, we’ll review emails submitted by participants and provide feedback. This interactive session will also recap key lessons from the series, helping you refine your approach and leave with actionable insights to apply immediately.
Tue, Feb 11WebinarFeb 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar
Tue, Feb 25WebinarFeb 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar
Tue, Mar 11WebinarMar 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar
Tue, Mar 18WebinarMar 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar
Tue, Apr 08WebinarApr 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar
Tue, Apr 22WebinarApr 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar
Tue, May 13WebinarMay 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar
Tue, May 27WebinarMay 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar
Tue, Jun 10WebinarJun 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar
In-Person Events
The 4 Pillars Conference – Boston
October 28-30, 2024
Conference Overview:
Day 1 - The 4 Pillars of Donor Relations (Part 1)
Day 2 - The 4 Pillars of Donor Relations (Part 2) & Individual Bespoke Stewardship and Engagement Plans for Top Donors
Day 3 - Effective Donor Relations Strategies for Campaign Success
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.
Behavior-Based Donor Relations Series
At DRG, we know that retaining donors is the secret sauce to sustainable success. But with first-time donor retention rates plummeting, it's time to shake things up.
Our latest webinar series—Increasing Donor Retention Through Behavior-Based Donor Relations—swaps old-school tactics for fresh, behavior-based strategies proven to boost donor loyalty. Over four dynamic sessions, you'll learn how to turn one-time givers into lifelong supporters.
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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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