Donor Relationship Building
Professional Development Quick-start Guide
Effective donor relations extend beyond transactional exchanges. This guide will help you learn how to build more meaningful donor relationships.
Talk to your peers about donor relations in The Huddle
Our members-only online networking community connects you with thousands of healthcare philanthropy professionals across North America
Explore on-demand content about donor relationships in the On-Demand Learning Hub
Take a look at articles, videos, samples, and more, including:
Blog post: How and Why to Refresh Your Donor Recognition Strategy
Video: Let’s Get Engaged! Build Pipeline and Bring Donors Closer
Blog post: How to Build Donor Relationships Online
Video: Discovery Visits: Ready, Set, Go
Use a Donor Bill of Rights as a guide for ethical conduct.
To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of our donors and prospective donors, we encourage our members to abide by a Donor Bill of Rights.
Attend one of these learning tracks at the Madison Institute
AHP's one-week learning intensive is a great way to dig deep into all aspects of major giving, including donor relationship building, fast.
Major Gift Initiatives and the Campaign: Work through all strategic components of a major fundraising campaign from inception with the feasibility study to celebrating achieving your goal and effectively stewardship.
Advanced Skills for Major Gifts: This track will focus on successful leadership and problem-solving skills to better motivate and engage healthcare CEOs, volunteers, and investor-type donors in major gifts program.
Experience the AHP International Conference
The annual AHP International Conference is the largest gathering dedicated entirely to the needs of healthcare philanthropy professionals. You'll have access to world class presenters and engaging sessions to keep you up to date on the latest best practices for building fruitful relationships with donors.