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
- Tue, Oct 03Free Live DiscussionOct 03, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFree Live DiscussionOct 03, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFree Live DiscussionThe power of AI is something that is disrupting sectors across all disciplines. But where does AI fit in donor relations? Join DRG for a free, 60-minute webinar where we'll explore this tool's potential integrations in a successful, relationship-driven donor relations program.
- Tue, Oct 10Webinar | $60Oct 10, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Oct 10, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Let's explore why we CANNOT require thank you notes or luncheon attendance or promise donor involvement in selection processes—and what we CAN do in place of these things! Jump on the magic carpet and let's explore a world beyond what we know (or have always done)!
- Thu, Oct 19Webinar | $60Oct 19, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar | $60Oct 19, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar | $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.
- Thu, Oct 26Webinar | $60Oct 26, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar | $60Oct 26, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar | $60In this webinar, you'll learn about the challenges and opportunities of data integration and communication across various departments. Explore how to break down data silos and encourage collaboration to foster a holistic approach to data-driven decision making.
- Tue, Oct 31Webinar | $60Oct 31, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $60Oct 31, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTWebinar | $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season—to explore when it's appropriate to give gifts to donors, personalized vs. customized options, how to "retire" out-of-date practices, and a slew of creative, unique, and effective samples of donor gifts from across the country!
- Wed, Nov 01Humber CollegeNov 01, 9:00 AM – Nov 03, 4:30 PMHumber College, 17 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3H4, CanadaNov 01, 9:00 AM – Nov 03, 4:30 PMHumber College, 17 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3H4, CanadaGet ready for three days of insights, strategies, and best practices that will take your donor relations to the next level! Join us in Toronto on November 1-3 to learn our proven strategies for creating an extraordinary donor experience.
- Tue, Nov 14Webinar | $60Nov 14, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Nov 14, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60We must allow our donors to see us through the looking glass—insider communications, specialty access, curated engagement opportunities, and so much more! We'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to know to master survival in Wonderland!
- Tue, Nov 28Webinar | $60Nov 28, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60
- Tue, Dec 05Webinar | $60Dec 05, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Dec 05, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $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.
- Tue, Dec 12Webinar | $60Dec 12, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $60Dec 12, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTWebinar | $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
Webinars

2023 Webinar Series
The one thing that sets successful nonprofits apart is their ability to create a magical donor experience that retains donors year after year. For more than a decade, we've taught strategies rooted in the 4 Pillars of Donor Relations—and now the 4 Pillars of the Donor Experience (DX)—to help organizations build meaningful relationships with their donors.​ The 2023 Webinar Series offers two tracks (24 webinars) that will teach you our proven concepts and strategies throughout the year.

Data-Driven Decision Making in Donor Relations Series
Are your donor relations efforts really working? How do you know? Data holds the key to evaluating your work, advocating for change and resources, driving your strategy, and achieving greater fundraising success.
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In this four-part webinar series, we’ll teach you how to harness the right information to make informed, data-driven decisions in donor relations.

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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