Donor Relations

Engaging and stewarding donors and prospects

Philanthropy as a Strategic Revenue Stream

Philanthropy as a Strategic Revenue Stream: A Path to Financial Resilience in Uncertain Times

Across sectors—from higher education to healthcare to mission-driven nonprofits—leaders are looking for ways to close the growing revenue gaps. In a world of mounting complexity and volatility, resilience is no longer a luxury; it’s a strategic imperative. That’s why many organizations are shifting their mindset around philanthropy: from supplementary income to a core pillar of long-term financial health.

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Healthcare Fundraising: The 2025 Playbook for an Enhanced Experience

Healthcare fundraising is essential to continue delivering a high level of care and resources to your patients and community members. In this guide, we’ll cover strategies to improve your healthcare fundraising approach, better connect with donors, and serve your community more effectively.

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Building Donor Loyalty: Strategies for Long-Term Engagement

Loyal donors propel your nonprofit’s mission with reliable support. This guide offers tips for building donor loyalty and inspiring long-term commitment.

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Transactional to Impactful: Redefining the Donor Experience

Donor experience (DX) or sustainer experience (SX) is quickly growing among nonprofits as an opportunity to help retain donors. However, nonprofits often focus resources on curating experiences for donors at the very top of their pyramid and forget about bringing that magic to donors at all levels. Here are four ways to deepen experience.

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Mid-Level Donor Strategy: Steps to Engage and Build Trust

A mid-level donor strategy strengthens relationships with existing donors and helps recruit new supporters. Use these tips to build a comprehensive plan.

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Elevating Donor Walls: Using Recognition to Actively Engage Donors

Looking to refresh your approach to donor recognition? Donor relations experts from BWF and Presentation Design Group created a list of top tips for using recognition as an engagement tool. We hope these inspire you to think differently about recognition.

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2025 Resolutions for Annual Giving and Donor Engagement

As we dive into 2025, it’s clear that the nonprofit world is changing faster than ever. The ways we connected with donors a decade ago—or even a few years back—are being reshaped by new trends, shifting demographics, and cutting-edge technology. This article focuses on five resolutions to keep donor relationships strong and meaningful this year.

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The Ultimate Guide to Driving Year-Round Donor Engagement

Ready to increase donor engagement for year-round giving success? Discover our top tips and strategies to maintain donors’ attention and drive giving.

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Building Your Donor Base Through Outstanding Experience

Successful organizations must reimagine how a stronger emphasis on donor relations can elevate the donor experience, leading to increased donor giving and retention. It is time leaders stopped maintaining the status quo of traditional donor relations efforts. Those who don’t risk being lost in the dust of organizations who aren’t afraid to elevate. Those who hesitate may see donors depart for organizations with similar missions who embrace enhanced donor relations to improve their overall donor experience.

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