Where to Find a Matching Grant For #GivingTuesday
Use matching grants to boost community outreach and build partnerships. By raising funds that are then matched by a donor, you double resources, showcase community support, and create opportunities for collaboration, strengthening relationships and impact across stakeholders.
Our Key Concepts
Donor Relations Group centers donor relations on four foundational pillars—Acknowledgment, Stewardship, Recognition, and Engagement—designed to retain donors and nurture lifetime support. These elements form the core of a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising model.
New to Fundraising? We’ve Got You Covered
Getting started in fundraising can feel like drinking from a firehose. There’s so much to learn, but AFP is starting you off with the basics. This resource guide features webinars, articles, and courses that will introduce you to some of the key concepts of fundraising.
How to Use Donor Communications to Improve Year-End Fundraising
Craft thoughtful donor communications—such as post-gift thank-you emails with impact stories, holiday greeting updates, cohesive narrative messaging, seasonal appeals, and appropriate channels—to strengthen engagement and giving.
How to Engage Your Supporters in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Empower supporters to fundraise by providing clear goals, personalized outreach, and easy-to-use tools. Encourage friendly competition with team-based challenges and offer incentives. Regular updates and recognition keep participants motivated and engaged throughout the campaign.
How to Create a Donor Matrix for Your Nonprofit
Build deeper donor relations by mapping all post-gift touchpoints—like tax receipts, acknowledgments, recognition, digital and print communications, event invites, and seasonal greetings—across donor behaviors to ensure timely, personalized outreach that nurtures retention and growth.
Fund Development Resource Guide
Strengthen community impact through intentional outreach, meaningful donor stewardship, and collaborative partnerships. Align storytelling and data with shared goals, engage diverse stakeholders, and build lasting relationships that amplify trust, resources, and collective benefit.
7 Communications to Send Your Donor After They Make a Gift
The Donor Relations Group frames donor relations outreach around four essential pillars: Acknowledgment, Stewardship, Recognition, and Engagement.
5 Steps to Build a Community Outreach Strategy That Works
Develop a strategic community outreach plan by assessing local needs, setting measurable goals, and selecting inclusive solutions. Collaborate with other organizations and create a detailed outreach schedule to enhance engagement and support fundraising efforts.