Emerging Trends in Donor Relations
This new decade heralds significant changes for Donor Relations and its influence on fundraising success. We see that these emerging trends share a common theme: to build better relationships with donors as a means of fostering greater giving. As is the case with all relationships in our current crowded, information-saturated world, the emphasis will be on the quality, not the quantity, of donor interactions.
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Southeast Donor Relations Professionals Mini-Conference / Charlotte, NC
Today a dedicated group of donor relations professionals met at Davidson College to consider the implications of the current economic challenges on donor stewardship. Most years, the Southeast Donor Relations Conference (SEDRC), a regional subgroup of the Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP), gathers for a three-day conference with 50 or more attendees. This year’s full conference was canceled because so many attendees’ budgets have been slashed. During the one day mini-session, presentations and conversation carried a consistent theme: the need for improved coordination and communication. Continue reading »
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