Feb 7, 2024
Good donor relationships where supporters are engaged and satisfied with giving to your nonprofit can have a profound effect on the success of your organization. More than just ensuring financial support, meaningful relationships with donors foster trust, loyalty, and a sense of shared purpose. In today's episode, we will discuss common stewardship mistakes, how to better understand the experience of the donor, and strategies you can use to elevate your nonprofit's engagement with donors and forge stronger bonds.
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Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource
Library:
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Writing a Great Thank You Letter:
The First Step in Successful Donor Stewardship
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/writing-a-great-thank-you-letter-the-first-step-in-successful-donor-stewardship
[NPFX] 12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make
in Their Fundraising Copywriting
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/12-mistakes-nonprofits-make-in-their-fundraising-copywriting-part-1
The Secret to Keeping Your Donors
Giving: Make Them Feel Special
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/the-secret-to-keeping-your-donors-giving-make-them-feel-special
Lisa Zola
Greer and her husband Josh experienced a
transformative life change in 2012 as they became members, almost
overnight, of the 1%, sparking a desire to share their new wealth
with compelling charitable causes. As newcomers to the world of
charitable giving, they found themselves frustrated and shocked by
the impersonal interactions, scripted engagements, and dated
methods pervasive in the nonprofit sector. After several years
studying the sector, continually experiencing the same issues, and
recognizing that millions of donors shared the same negative
experience with giving, Lisa decided to promote fundamental change
in how fundraising is done by teaching nonprofits how to do better.
Today, Lisa writes, teaches, and advises fundraisers on
incorporating the donor perspective into all their fundraising
activities. As a fundraising coach, nonprofit changemaker, major
donor, and author of the bestselling book Philanthropy Revolution, Lisa is on a mission
to "Save Giving." Her second book, The Fundraiser's Handbook, will be
released in 2024. Between her books, her teaching, and her highly
successful blog, Philanthropy 451, Lisa helps nonprofits
see a clear path to sustainable and long-term success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisazgreer/
https://lisagreer.com/
Sami Zoss, Interim
President and Chief Executive Officer for DSU Foundation, is a passionate nonprofit
leader who likes to make lasting connections and perpetuate
worthwhile causes. With an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Miami
University, Sami has given her time and talent to several
organizations including Camp Gilbert
Inc., a volunteer-led, not-for-profit company supporting a
one-week summer camp for children in the South Dakota area living
with Type 1 diabetes. Her professional expertise lies in
stewardship, alumni and donor relations, and external
engagement.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-zoss-mba-7535778b/
https://trojansunite.org/
Russ Phaneuf, a
co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education
development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern
Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As
IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead
fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program
analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russphaneuf/
Rich Frazier has
worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as
senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive
understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund
development, strategic planning, and board of directors
development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richfrazier/