How Donor Relations Can Improve Donor Retention (Webcast Recording)

Last updated February 22, 2018

Course Length

1h

Last Updated

February 22, 2018

How Donor Relations Can Improve Donor Retention (Webcast Recording)

Last updated February 22, 2018

Overview

Donor retention rates in higher education tend to be some of the lowest across all industries. As a donor relations professional, donor retention is likely one of your metrics. But, do you fully understand how you can better influence this important goal? Learn how you can better understand donors’ behavior and tailor your approach to retain more of them. You will leave this example-based training with new insights on:

  • How data can help you develop an understanding of donor behavior
  • What strategies you can employ to increase your donor retention rate
  • Why shifting your culture from just dollars raised and alumni participation towards retention can lead to long-term success

Who should attend?

Donor relations professionals looking to bolster their donor retention rates will benefit from this training.

Agenda

  • The Donor Attrition Story
  • Understanding Donor Behavior
    • Using data to see donors’ storyboards
    • Taking a closer look at current solicitation, gratitude, and re-solicitation processes
  • Strategies for Increased Donor Retention
    • Seven segments to better understand donor behavior
    • Redeveloping communications
    • Crowdfunding
  • Shifting the Culture from Dollars and Donors to Retention
    • Mitigating short-term focus
    • Understanding big picture and benefits of shift