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The Ultimate Donor Acquisition Playbook

Acquiring donors is only the beginning. Building real relationships is what drives long-term impact.

This playbook walks you through a clear, 6-step strategy that helps fundraising teams connect with the right people, deliver relevant outreach, and guide donors from first gift to lifelong support.

Start building a stronger donor acquisition and stewardship plan with this simple, step-by-step approach.

You’ll learn:

  • A step-by-step breakdown of the full donor development cycle
  • How to move beyond transactional outreach with relationship-first strategies
  • Ideas to strengthen your donor engagement, donor acquisition, and stewardship efforts
  • Reflection prompts to help your team align around what works