Beyond the First Gift: Practical Strategies for Donor Retention, Growth and Stewardship

Retaining and growing donors requires more than good intentions—it requires systems, clarity, and shared ownership. Beyond the First Gift brings together fundraising leaders to unpack practical strategies for stewardship, relationship alignment, and sustaining donor programs that drive long-term impact. Join us for a morning that is sure to deepen your approach to donor retention, growth, and stewardship.

Session One: Designing the Donor Experience: Stewardship as a System, Not a Series of Thank-You's

Session Two: Who Owns the Relationship? Aligning Staff, Boards, and Volunteers Around Donor Retention

Session Three: Sustainers: Successful Strategies to Acquire, Maintain Upgrade and Steward Monthly Donors

More information and speakers coming soon!

Development and Communications: The Partnership, the Challenges, and the Keys to Success

Development and Communications fall under the same umbrella at many organizations and work side by side at others. What are the keys to a successful fundraising-focused communications strategy? Hear from three senior leaders and learn how they have adapted their approaches to fit varied size teams, a constantly changing landscape, and how they build a cohesive partnership.

AGENDA:
9:00 AM – Registration, Coffee + Networking

9:15 AM – Panel Discussion

10:15 AM – Interactive Q&A

10:45 AM – Networking & Closing Remarks

Panel Session: Meet the Grantmakers

More information and registration coming soon!