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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

  • Building a First-Time Donor Program
    Building a First-Time Donor Program
    Thu, Oct 24
    Webinar | $60
    Oct 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar | $60
    Oct 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar | $60
    Learn how to recognize first-time donors effectively to boost retention. This webinar provides strategies for creating impactful first impressions and personalized recognition programs, to ensure donors feel valued and stay engaged for continued generosity.
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  • First and Last Impressions: Donor Engagement Spanning your Campaign
    First and Last Impressions: Donor Engagement Spanning your Campaign
    Tue, Oct 29
    Webinar | $60
    Oct 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar | $60
    Oct 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar | $60
    In this webinar, you'll learn how to develop robust campaign recognition programs encompassing the entire campaign lifecycle, from pre-launch preparations to post-campaign celebrations. We'll share key impact communications, special events, and recognition initiatives to engage donors at all levels.
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  • Building a Loyal Donor Program
    Building a Loyal Donor Program
    Thu, Nov 07
    Webinar | $60
    Nov 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Nov 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Learn to recognize and engage loyal donors—the cornerstone of sustained fundraising. This webinar offers strategies for segmenting and acknowledging consistent supporters, fostering deeper relationships, and leveraging their loyalty to ensure continued support and long-term investment.
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  • Personalizing Digital Impact and Donor Reports with Storyraise
    Personalizing Digital Impact and Donor Reports with Storyraise
    Fri, Nov 08
    Free Webinar
    Nov 08, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Free Webinar
    Nov 08, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Free Webinar
    Have you thought about how donors would react to reports that are customized based on their interests or giving level? Did you know that you can track engagement down to the individual level with reports and adjust your strategy based on what you find?
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  • Customized Top Donor Engagement Plans: Strategies to Get You from Design to Implementation
    Customized Top Donor Engagement Plans: Strategies to Get You from Design to Implementation
    Tue, Nov 12
    Webinar | $60
    Nov 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Nov 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Learn how to design and implement top donor engagement plans that will delight your most generous supporters and drive your mission forward. In this webinar, we'll share powerful engagement opportunities that are efficient, scalable, budget-friendly, and centered on impact and storytelling.
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  • Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits: A Conversation with Lynne Wester & Rustic Roots
    Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits: A Conversation with Lynne Wester & Rustic Roots
    Thu, Nov 14
    Free Webinar
    Nov 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Free Webinar
    Nov 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Free Webinar
    Join Lynne and Matthew Reynolds, Founder and Video Storyteller at Rustic Roots, for an engaging, open Q&A conversation focused on ethical storytelling in the nonprofit and fundraising space. In this informal session, we’ll explore the principles and practices of crafting authentic, impactful narrati
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  • Level Up Your Fundraising: Exploring the Power of Gamification in Donor Relations
    Level Up Your Fundraising: Exploring the Power of Gamification in Donor Relations
    Tue, Nov 19
    Webinar | $60
    Nov 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Nov 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    In this innovative hour, we'll dive into gamification in fundraising and donor relations. Learn how to turn your fundraising and engagement campaigns into immersive, interactive experiences that captivate donors.
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  • Other Behavior-Based Populations, Plan Creation, and Implementation
    Other Behavior-Based Populations, Plan Creation, and Implementation
    Thu, Nov 21
    Webinar | $60
    Nov 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Nov 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Explore strategies for targeting behavior-based donor populations beyond first-time and loyal donors. Learn to develop tailored plans that enhance engagement, retention, and giving, and communicate successes to leadership, ensuring organizational buy-in.
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  • Navigating Change with Confidence: Strategies for Effective Change Management and Resilience
    Navigating Change with Confidence: Strategies for Effective Change Management and Resilience
    Tue, Dec 10
    Webinar | $60
    Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Join 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.
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  • Developing Metrics for Effective Donor Engagement
    Developing Metrics for Effective Donor Engagement
    Tue, Dec 17
    Webinar | $60
    Dec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Dec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar | $60
    Join 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.
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  • Innovative Approaches to Donor Acknowledgments and Reporting: Adapting to Modern Demographics and Expectations
    Innovative Approaches to Donor Acknowledgments and Reporting: Adapting to Modern Demographics and Expectations
    Jan 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar
    Discover innovative strategies for donor acknowledgments and reporting that align with changing demographics and evolving donor expectations to enhance your acknowledgment and stewardship programs.
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  • Evolving with Purpose: Donor Recognition & Engagement Strategies for Today’s Donor Expectations
    Evolving with Purpose: Donor Recognition & Engagement Strategies for Today’s Donor Expectations
    Jan 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar
    Explore innovative donor recognition and engagement strategies that align with today’s evolving donor expectations, and ensure your program remains effective and ahead of the curve.
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  • Mapping Success: Behavior-Based Acknowledgment and Stewardship Strategies and Oft-Overlooked Populations
    Mapping Success: Behavior-Based Acknowledgment and Stewardship Strategies and Oft-Overlooked Populations
    Feb 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar
    Learn how to identify essential donor behaviors, map donor journeys, and implement behavior-based acknowledgment and stewardship strategies that enhance the donor experience and effectively measure success in your efforts.
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  • Beyond the Gift Amount: Inclusive & Behavior-Based Donor Recognition & Engagement Strategies
    Beyond the Gift Amount: Inclusive & Behavior-Based Donor Recognition & Engagement Strategies
    Tue, Feb 25
    Webinar
    Feb 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar
    Feb 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Webinar
    Discover how to elevate donor experiences by shifting away from gift-based recognition and engagement strategies, and towards more inclusive, behavior-based strategies.
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  • Demonstrating Value: Communicating the Impact of Acknowledgments and Reporting Across Your Organization
    Demonstrating Value: Communicating the Impact of Acknowledgments and Reporting Across Your Organization
    Mar 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Learn how to effectively communicate the value of your acknowledgment and reporting programs across your organization to enhance internal support and demonstrate impact.
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  • Showcasing Impact: Effectively Communicating the Value of Donor Recognition and Engagement to Internal Stakeholders
    Showcasing Impact: Effectively Communicating the Value of Donor Recognition and Engagement to Internal Stakeholders
    Mar 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Learn how to effectively communicate the value of your recognition and engagement programs across your organization to enhance internal support and demonstrate impact.
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  • Data-Driven Excellence: Optimizing Data to Elevate Donor Acknowledgments and Reports
    Data-Driven Excellence: Optimizing Data to Elevate Donor Acknowledgments and Reports
    Tue, Apr 08
    Webinar
    Apr 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Apr 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Unlock the power of data to transform your donor acknowledgment and reporting programs. Learn to identify key metrics, collaborate with stakeholders, and apply data-driven decision-making for optimized results.
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  • Leveraging Data for Enhanced Donor Recognition and Engagement
    Leveraging Data for Enhanced Donor Recognition and Engagement
    Tue, Apr 22
    Webinar
    Apr 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Apr 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Harness your data to elevate donor recognition and engagement. Learn to identify key metrics, collaborate with stakeholders, and apply data-driven insights to optimize strategies to elevate your donor recognition and engagement programs.
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In-Person Events

Boston

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

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Live Webinars

DRG hosts live webinars regularly to help you improve your organization’s donor experience, streamline your processes, grow as a leader, and unite your team. One purchase of a webinar or series grants unlimited access to your whole organization.

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On-Demand Webinars

Do you feel like missed out on a core training or important topic? We have webinars and courses on the industry's hottest topics available for you to view at any time. One purchase grants unlimited access to your whole organization.

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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.

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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.

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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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