{"title":"2026 Donor Events Webinar Series","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"beginning-with-the-end-in-mind-when-an-event-is-the-answer","title":"Beginning with the End: When an Event is the Answer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday January 20th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot every donor engagement plan needs a gala. In fact, many events don’t deliver the return—investment, engagement, or effort we hope for. This webinar teaches how to flip the script and start your event planning where it matters most: with the end goal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYou’ll learn to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAlign event strategy with your organization’s mission and your donors' expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDefine clear, purpose-driven goals to guide event design and decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAssess potential ROI to determine if the event is truly worth your team’s time, energy, and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWhether you’re planning a luncheon, campus celebration, or major donor experience, this session will help you decide when an event is the right answer—or if there’s a better way to engage your audience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donor Relations Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51914853482796,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5714\/6156\/files\/2.jpg?v=1757537991"},{"product_id":"starting-at-the-beginning-creating-event-timelines-that-won-t-leave-you-flailing","title":"Starting at the Beginning: Creating Event Timelines that Won’t Leave You Flailing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday February 10th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA strong event experience starts long before guests walk through the door—it begins with a realistic, well-built production timeline. The behind-the-scenes plan that keeps every moving piece on track from concept to execution. In this session, learn how to design a timeline that prevents last-minute scrambles, supports collaboration, and still gives you breathing room when the inevitable curveballs appear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ll cover how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eUse last year’s debriefs—or create them this year—to learn from wins and fix past missteps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eStrategically involve leadership to get their buy-in without derailing your schedule when priorities shift late in the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBuild in realistic buffers for when things (inevitably) take longer than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eStrengthen relationships with internal partners and vendors so you can call on them when it matters most.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Donor Relations Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51914958766380,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5714\/6156\/files\/5.jpg?v=1757538571"},{"product_id":"shifting-from-events-to-experiences-the-art-of-donor-engagement-through-design-part-1","title":"Shifting from Events to Experiences: The Art of Donor Engagement Through Design, Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday March 10th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot all events are created equal—and the most memorable ones do more than fill a room. They spark connection, inspire generosity, and leave donors feeling valued and inspired. In this session, you’ll learn how to move beyond event logistics to design true donor experiences—intentional, purpose-driven gatherings that deepen relationships and drive meaningful engagement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ll explore how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIdentify your most essential audiences for every event and understand what matters most to them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eArticulate clear behavior-change goals—what you want attendees to think, feel, and do as a result of their experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLeverage behavior design principles to craft events that are both informative and immersive, leaving donors more engaged than when they arrived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Donor Relations Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51914992877868,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5714\/6156\/files\/8.jpg?v=1757538929"},{"product_id":"shifting-from-events-to-experiences-the-art-of-donor-engagement-through-design-part-2","title":"Shifting from Events to Experiences: The Art of Donor Engagement Through Design, Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday April 14th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBuilding on the concepts from Part One, this session takes you deeper into the art and science of designing donor experiences. Learn how to use experience mapping to identify every touchpoint in an event, and turn even the smallest moments into meaningful, memorable WOWs for your audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ll cover how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLeverage a reusable experience map to plan events that consistently engage and delight donors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIntegrate narrative storytelling into every phase of the event journey, transforming logistics into lasting memories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eGain buy-in from leadership, peers, and donors so your shift from “event planner” to “experience designer” has full support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Donor Relations Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915030298924,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5714\/6156\/files\/11.jpg?v=1757539304"},{"product_id":"everything-communicates-creating-donor-centered-action-oriented-event-communications","title":"Everything Communicates: Creating Donor-Centered, Action-Oriented Event Communications","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday May 12th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the save-the-date to the post-event thank-you, every message you send shapes your donor’s experience. But too often, event communications default to logistics—and miss the opportunity to build connection and inspire action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this session, you'll learn how to design event communications that don’t just inform—they inspire!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll walk away knowing how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIdentify key communication touchpoints before, during, and after the event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eUse behavioral science principles to fine-tune your language and design for better donor response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSpark creativity with fresh, donor-centered messaging ideas that go beyond the standard script\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Donor Relations Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915056578860,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5714\/6156\/files\/14.jpg?v=1757539623"},{"product_id":"show-me-the-money-building-and-sticking-to-event-budgets","title":"Show Me the Money: Building and Sticking to Event Budgets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday June 9th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA great donor event doesn’t have to break the bank—but without a smart budget, it just might.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis session will help you build an event budget that honors both your mission and your donors’ experience—while keeping ROI front and center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll learn to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCreate event budgets that balance financial stewardship with donor experience goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePlan for fixed, variable, and hidden costs—before they become problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMonitor and adjust in real time to stay on budget without sacrificing impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAnalyze post-event performance to improve future planning and strategy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIf you’ve ever struggled to prove the value of an event—or felt surprised by the final invoice—this session is your blueprint for better budgeting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donor Relations Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915091935532,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5714\/6156\/files\/17.jpg?v=1757540122"},{"product_id":"it-s-so-hard-to-say-goodbye-letting-go-of-events-that-are-no-longer-working","title":"It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye: Letting Go of Events that are No Longer Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday July 14th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery event has its season—but not every event is meant to last forever. Whether it’s declining attendance, shifting priorities, or a mismatch with your mission, knowing when (and how) to say goodbye can free up resources for experiences that truly matter. In this session, we’ll walk you through a thoughtful, donor-centered approach to evaluating and phasing out events that no longer serve your goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAssess ROI beyond dollars raised—looking at strategic alignment, staff effort, constituent engagement, and mission relevance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCreate a transparent sunset strategy that keeps stakeholders engaged and donors cared for throughout the transition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIdentify opportunities to repurpose or reimagine events so they better serve your institution’s current goals, audiences, and capacity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Donor Relations Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915146002732,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5714\/6156\/files\/20.jpg?v=1757540741"},{"product_id":"remarks-that-are-remembered-creating-an-event-program-that-inspires","title":"Remarks that are Remembered: Creating an Event Program that Inspires","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday August 11th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGreat events don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention. And the most memorable ones? They’re anchored in moments that make your audience feel something.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this session, you’ll learn how to design event programs that go beyond logistics and leave a lasting impression. From pacing to speaker flow to emotional resonance, we’ll show you how to craft a run-of-show that engages hearts—not just minds. If you want your next donor event to feel less like a script and more like a story, this is your playbook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDesign an event program with strong pacing, the right speaker order, and a clear structure to keep your audience engaged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBuild S.T.A.R. moments—Something They’ll Always Remember—that transform your event from routine to remarkable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIncorporate storytelling, gratitude, and impact in ways that move your audience to action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Donor Relations Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915175330092,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5714\/6156\/files\/23.jpg?v=1757541141"},{"product_id":"recognition-reimagined-high-touch-event-ideas-that-don-t-break-the-budget","title":"Recognition Reimagined: High-Touch Event Ideas That Don’t Break the Budget","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTuesday September 8th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeaningful donor recognition doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. 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Today’s event technology can streamline planning, enhance production, and elevate the donor experience—from first invitation to final follow-up. 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Today’s most memorable gatherings are often smaller, more intentional, and designed for specific audiences. 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