132: The Power of Donor Stewardship as a Nonprofit Leader (Caitlin Donley)
SUMMARY
Fundraising is more than simply communicating your mission effectively to your donors and asking for support. The real magic happens after the gift is received, and doing more than just saying “thank you” means a nonprofit leader has an intentional strategic plan around donor stewardship. In episode #132 of The Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Caitlin Donley introduces us to three distinct categories nonprofit leaders need to consider as they maximize the potential for donor stewardship. As President of AFP Charlotte, Caitlin discusses National Philanthropy Day and many other ways to celebrate philanthropy and increase your donor retention. Having an annual advancement plan enables natural touch points for stewardship and also cultivation for the future.
ABOUT CAITLIN
Caitlin Donley is the Chief Advancement & Finance Officer for Safe Alliance, overseeing resource development, financial operations, and community engagement for Mecklenburg County, NC's largest domestic violence and sexual assault nonprofit. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years with fundraising positions in higher education, the arts and in the animal welfare areas. She has a Master's in Public Administration from UNC Charlotte and a BA in Music/French from Bishop's University. She has also completed the Nonprofit Executive Leadership program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Caitlin is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and currently serves at the President for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte Chapter.
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