Change Is Coming: How To Build Trust With Donors in Uncertain Times
The only thing constant is change . Greek philosophers have given the world much to ponder over a few thousand years, but this...
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Strategic Planning
I can't believe this fiscal year is almost over. Come June 30th, many of us will stick a fork in FY '24 and call it finished! On a...
6 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations
Do you love to have tough but necessary conversations? Let me ask you this—have you avoided having a tough but necessary conversation...
Donor Relations and the Curse of Competence
Hey there team DRG—on a personal note, I’m back in the saddle and grateful to everyone that has supported me and my family these past...
The Power of Planning A Year's Work and the Freedom it Unlocks
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, leaving little room for strategic thinking and long-term...
Scoring Big: Donor Stewardship and Football – A Team Approach to Success
When we discuss stewardship, acknowledgments and reporting are usually the first items that come to mind. Similarly, when people think...
Friend or Foe? Three Ways Donor Relations can Collaborate with Alumni Relations
Alumni relations and donor relations are rarely part of the same reporting lines. They are almost never managed holistically, together,...
Fostering Allies in Donor Relations: 3 Reasons Why + 3 Ways to Get Started
We’ve all heard of the importance of building a professional network, and from gaining valuable career insights to learning the inside...
Marginal Gains for Strategic Donor Relations: Small Steps for Big Impact
Now that you’ve had a chance to dabble in some of the strategies shared in our previous series on behavior economics (catch up here →...
Documentation: Why It’s Important and What You Should Start Documenting Now
How often have you been frustrated because there’s always laundry to do? Well, documentation is a lot like laundry. And if you have been...
Telling Your Story: 5 Steps to Develop Your Organization’s Voice
When a donor or volunteer hears the name of your organization, what image instantly comes to mind? Does it conjure thoughts of impact and...
The #1 Thing You Can Do Now to Be Successful in FY24
By Angie Joens It is nearly the end of the fiscal year for many of us. I love and hate this time of year. Everyone is tired, a little...
Fundraising Is Life: Leadership Lessons From Ted Lasso
By Lynne Wester Ted Lasso is ending this year and many of us are heartbroken. Along the way we have learned and laughed, but we also have...
Behavior Economics: 11 Clever Strategies to Boost Gift-Giving in 2023 - Part 2
By Madelyn C. Jones Welcome back, friends! For those of you who read Part 1 and want more, you're in luck! (For those of you who have not...
Behavior Economics in Fundraising: 11 Strategies to Boost Gift-Giving in 2023 - Part 1
By Madelyn C. Jones In a world where attention is the #1 commodity, many nonprofits find themselves vying for our attention among...
How to Professionalize Your Shop From the Inside Out
By Christine McGuire Whether you are a small shop, large shop, or somewhere in between, how you portray your unit has a direct...
5 Project Planning Tips That Will Set You Up For Success
By Liz Menne We've all been there — leadership has a new project in mind, and you're assigned to oversee the show. Many of us get the...
12 Proven For-Profit Practices Every Nonprofit Should Embrace
Innovation is one of our core values at DRG. We love shaking things up and surprising and delighting donors with the unexpected. When...
Living A Life of Gratitude: 4 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn from Thai Culture
By Lynne Wester Travel changes you—it makes you a different and often better human. I've had the privilege to travel a lot in my life,...
9 Ways to Fight Burnout and Support Your Team
By Christine McGuire Everyone deals with burnout at some point in their career– it is inevitable, but as a leader, you can offer support...
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