The 8 Step Guide to Donor Stewardship

8 simple steps to effectively engage and build long-term relationships with your supporters!

To thrive as a nonprofit, your supporters need to be properly nurtured from before they become donors to long after they've made their initial contributions.

8 Steps to Donor Stewardship:

  • Develop a Philosophy of Stewardship
  • Organize your Donor Database
  • Create a Stewardship Budget
  • Establish Goals
  • Rally Your Stewardship Team
  • Develop a Communication Plan
  • Begin Stewarding
  • Measure & Adapt to Results

If you haven't successfully implemented a donor stewardship program for your organization yet, these eight steps can help get you on the right track!