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Donor relations
is the key to fundraising success.

The Donor Relations Group (DRG), led by industry trailblazer Lynne Wester, is here to help you cultivate extraordinary relationships with your donors. It's time to unlock your nonprofit's full potential by focusing on the donor experience.

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Let’s shake up fundraising together.

"We've always done it that way," no longer sets the standard. Every generous person deserves to be celebrated, no matter the size of their gift.

It's time to embrace new methods and perspectives around fundraising. Together, we can reimagine the donor experience and inspire future giving.

Our Key Concepts

Discover the Keys to Donor Relations Success.

Each year, we host monthly webinars, topical series, and virtual bootcamps tackling the biggest challenges, best practices, and latest trends in fundraising and donor relations.

Join us throughout 2025 for expert-led training that will transform how you acknowledge, steward, recognize, and engage donors to build stronger, lasting relationships.

Our Online Training

Experience professional development—reimagined.

Say goodbye to ordinary nonprofit conferences! Join us for a one-of-a-kind conference experience designed for donor relations professionals, and learn how to celebrate generosity in fresh, unforgettable ways.

Registration is now open for our Four Pillars Conferences in Chicago, London, Denver, New York, or online!

Our Conferences & Workshops

We'll help you provide an extraordinary donor experience.

Gather new ideas

Explore our free resources to enhance your current donor relations program and discover innovative practices that work.

Free Resources

Learn from DRG

Want to learn DRG's industry-leading donor relations methods? Join us for in-person conferences, online webinars, and leadership training to help you level up.

Training Opportunities

Hire our team

Does your organization need to bring in the experts? Our experience is deep, our team is talented, and our consulting services are customizable to meet your unique needs.

Consulting Services

Meet the
Donor Relations Group:

Lynne Wester and the DRG team don't shy away from complex situations, bold ideas, and innovative solutions.

We’re trained to guide big change inclusively, by inviting every member of your team to harness their unique strengths and grow as leaders.

About DRG

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Upcoming DRG Events
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Thoughts from
The Group

Here’s what’s swirling around in our heads right now! Explore the DRG blog for fresh ideas on all things donor experience, donor relations, nonprofit leadership, team building, and change management.