Donor Relations

Donor Relations assists…. fundraising mission by coordinating special events, preparing annual endowment reports, organizing indiviualized acknowledgement and recognition for major donors and serving as a resource for development staff on matters of stewardship and recognition…

Do you know what its like to be a donor to your organization?

Donor Relations is committed to building and sustaining lasting connections between your organization and those who support it with their gifts, talents and involvement.

Encourage and promote the support of…

• Ensuring that donors are appropriately thanked and meaningfully recognized for their contributions.
• Reporting to donors consistantly and accurately about the impact of their gifts.
• Providing opportunities for engagement.

Sometimes we forget that donors are our customers, our partners in philanthropy, and members of our organizational family.  They deserve the best care we can give them… not just to keep them coming back and giving more, but because of their generous spirits and commitment to our cause.     

* Be Committed                                                                          * Be Visible

* Have Enough Resources                                                      * Be Meticulous

* Be Consistent                                                                          * Be Available

* Be Quick                                                                                    * Be Open and Honest

* Be Personal                                                                              * Be Cheerful and Helpful

Never let donors think that what you do is a chore.  Donor service should be a joy and a revered activity.  Remember, together you and the donor are doing something great.

Whether it is a for-profit or a nonprofit, people who support a cause or buy a product or service are looking to have a positive experience.  If they do, they come back.  It’s that simple.