Louis reveals the project he’s been working on: The Annual Fund Toolkit

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Do you struggle with keeping your donors engaged and your pipeline filled?

You're not alone.

Over the last 6 months, Louis has delved deep into the challenges of consultant relationships and the complex nature of one-to-many work. The good news? He’s on to something that’s working.

Meet the?Annual Fund Toolkit?(AFT) - designed with you, the practicing fundraiser, in mind.

Leveraging insights from the Donor Participation Project—a research initiative and fundraiser community dedicated to understanding donor behavior—we've developed a system to help you boost donor retention and supercharge your major gifts pipeline.

How does it work? Glad you asked.

The AFT is a multi-faceted resource that includes:

• A comprehensive library of research-based recommendations and templates to guide your campaign planning.
• Weekly 1:1 check-ins offering campaign support and efficient project management.
• Automations designed to make your donors feel seen and valued.

And the best part? It's not just theoretical. We've already seen the results, with advancement teams reporting success in growing dollars and donors.

Ready to learn about tackling donor retention head-on? Let's make a difference, together.

Check it out here:?annualfundtoolkit.com

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Quotes this Week

1. "Unlock meaningful conversations with all donors using a simple 'how are we doing?' email."
2. "Make gratitude your superpower to become their favorite charity."
3. "Nurture better, identify better leads. Traditional moves management misses 10 types of donor intent."
4. "Don't be distracted by AI. Focus on automation—a better solution for nonprofits."

Register for these Upcoming Learning Events

• Lunch Analysis with Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer, GivingTuesday Wednesday, May 24
• [DPP Groups] FUNTech - Thursday, May 25
• [DPP Groups] Consulting Interest - Friday, May 26

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Get access to the?5 Minute Fundraising Fix—a FREE mini course that will help you craft compelling fundraising messages that move donors to action and increase response.

Join the?Donor Participation Project here—a community of fundraisers who get together every month to co-create solutions that increase donor participation.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Louis Diez advises nonprofits in annual fund development, digital fundraising, and engagement strategies. He's the founder and host of the?Donor Participation Project?and VP, Community at Almabase.

Louis Diez advises nonprofits in annual fund development, digital fundraising, and engagement strategies. He's the host of the Donor Participation Project and founder of the Annual Fund Toolkit.