Donor Stewardship | North Texas Giving Day

In the world of philanthropy, donor stewardship is more than just a buzzword—it's a cornerstone of successful fundraising and nonprofit sustainability. This webinar is designed to share valuable knowledge and tools to improve your donor stewardship efforts, ultimately leading to increased donor retention and greater fundraising success.
This webinar is produced in partnership with North Texas Giving Day, which will open the webinar with an overview of how you can effectively use their giving platform. They will also share how their nonprofit resources will help you raise more money.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Understanding Donor Stewardship: Learn what donor stewardship entails and why it is essential for fostering long-term donor relationships and loyalty.
- Best Practices in Donor Stewardship: Discover actionable strategies and best practices for recognizing, thanking, and engaging donors to build trust and appreciation.
- Effective Donation Management: Gain insights into the principles of stewardship of donations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and proper allocation of funds.
- Communicating Impact: Explore ways to communicate the impact of donations effectively, helping donors see the tangible difference their contributions make.

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1. Donor Stewardship Aretha Simons Nonprofit Consultant 8/27/2024

2. How to Engage During this Webinar Questions? Use the chat. Check your inbox! We’ll email you the replay, slides, and resource links within a couple days. Closed captioning is available. Turn on with the CC button located in your Zoom menu.

3. Understanding Donor Stewardship Definition of Donor Stewardship Importance of Donor Stewardship Building Loyalty

4. Donor Stewardship Definition of Donor Stewardship: Donor stewardship is the process of cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors to ensure their continued support.

5. Donor Stewardship Importance of Donor Stewardship: Stewardship fosters trust, transparency, and a sense of partnership between donors and your organization.

6. Donor Stewardship Building Loyalty By consistently communicating with donors and showing appreciation, you build a foundation of trust and loyalty.

7. Best Practices in Donor Stewardship Personalized Communication Timely Acknowledgment Meaningful Recognition Engagement Opportunities Feedback and Listening

8. Poll How do you acknowledge your donors? Thank you gifts Thank you notes (email or handwritten) Phone calls Other I’m embarrassed – I don’t do anything

9. Best Practices in Donor Stewardship Personalized Communication: Tailor your communications to the individual donor, acknowledging their specific contributions and interests.

10. Timely Acknowledgment Thank donors promptly after they make a contribution. A quick, sincere thank-you note or call goes a long way in making donors feel appreciated.

11. SMALL GIFT Thank-you email Automated text messages End-of-year mass mailing Donor Appreciation Ideas by Giving Levels MID-LEVEL MAJOR GIFT Handwritten Thank-you note Phone call Small gift Annual report mention Invitation to a donor appreciation event Inclusion on a donor wall

12. Communicating Impact Showcasing Outcomes Storytelling Regular Updates Visualizing Impact Closing the Loop

13. Effective Donation Management Transparency and Accountability Proper Allocation of Funds Regular Reporting Ethical Stewardship

14. Amanda Kolle Senior Operations Officer, Communities Foundation of Texas

15. Q & A