Donor Relationships and Retention Fundraising
Proven strategies for building great relationships and retaining more donors
The donors who give to your nonprofit care about what you're doing and want to join you in making a difference in the world. But many organizations struggle with keeping donors engaged, and, as a result, a lot of donors never give again.
Retaining donors is the most efficient, effective way to raise the funds you need for your nonprofit. The Donor Relationships and Retention Fundraising Mini-Course includes a beginner-friendly training video and three electronic handouts, and will show you the proven strategies you can use to build great relationships and retain more donors.
Donor Relationships and Retention includes one training video and three handouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q: Is there a timeline to begin and end the course(s) I purchase?
A: No set timeline to begin or end the course(s). By purchasing the course, you receive all training videos and handouts, and you can review and complete them at your own pace and on your own timeline.
Q: Can I take any/all courses at my leisure? Or is there a point at which my course(s) are no longer accessible?
A: You can take the course(s) at your leisure!
Q: Can I replay my course(s) as many times as I liked too?
A: Yes, once you purchase the course, the materials are yours to review as often and as many times as you would like to.
Q: Do all students have to start/finish at the same time?
A: Students do not need to start or finish at the same time.
Q: Are there any tests involved after finishing my course?
A: There are no tests to complete. The course is set up to help provide you with the tools to confidently and successfully write grants on your own.
Q: Is the internet all I need to get started?
A: Yes!
Course Curriculum
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1
Introduction
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Welcome to The Donor Relationships and Retention Fundraising Mini-Course!
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Donor Relationships and Retention Fundraising Training Video
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Donor Relationships and Retention Fundraising
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Handouts
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Donor Communication Checklist
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Donor Communications Calendar
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Sample Donor Communications Calendar
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About the instructor
Founder and CEO, The Funding Seed
Nora Ellertsen
Nora Ellertsen is Founder and CEO of The Funding Seed. As a fundraising practitioner, she raised money for environmental and human rights causes through grassroots fundraising, major donor development, fundraising events, grantwriting, and other fundraising activities. Since founding The Funding Seed in 2010, she has worked with over 80 nonprofit agencies to help them develop the resources they need to do their work.The Funding Seed is a New Orleans-based company that helps people learn how to raise money for their nonprofits. The Funding Seed's goal is to help the staff, board members, and volunteers involved with your nonprofit to become confident, self-sufficient, and successful with their fund development.