Feb 21, 2024
The percentage of individuals giving to nonprofits has reached its lowest point in 40 years. This "giving crisis" has led to an overreliance on major gifts that isn't sustainable for most nonprofits. In today's episode, we discuss why measuring donor relationships (not just revenue) must be a part of your fundraising plan, how to enroll your leadership and board, and strategies to track and improve donor relationships at every level of giving.
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Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource
Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
[NPFX] Meaningful Donor
Relationships: The Key to Financial Stability
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/meaningful-donor-relationships-the-key-to-financial-stability
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
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
Michele
Rebeor is a founder of Synergy Philanthropy and
an IPM Advancement consultant. Her work supporting nonprofit
organizations focuses on building and maximizing donor
relationships that result in greater levels of giving. Michele also
has a rare expertise in effecting strategies that acknowledge the
role and importance of women donors and their impact on the future
of philanthropy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelerebeor/
Elizabeth Silverstein
has served the not-for-profit sector for more than 40 years,
specializing in transformational giving, vision casting, inspiring
boards, and building passionate, effective teams. Beth has been
instrumental in cultivating major gifts for capital campaigns in
healthcare, two presidential libraries, higher education, K-12
independent schools, and social service organizations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-reynolds-silverstein-b211b7a/
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/