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Looking to grow your monthly giving program and build a thriving donor community? This session is packed with insights from two outstanding organizations, Food Bank of the Rockies and BlinkNow, that have successfully scaled their monthly giving programs to thousands of supporters.

Success Story 1: Food Bank of the Rockies- Stewardship Strategies & Retention Rates of 90%+

Food Bank of the Rockies, a nonprofit committed to providing food assistance to those in need, has 5,000+ monthly donors and a retention rate of over 90%. Maggie Petray, Donor Stewardship and Recognition Officer, walks us through the strategies they’ve implemented to build such a strong and loyal donor base. Learn how stewardship and donor recognition can play a crucial role in maintaining high levels of donor retention.

Success Story 2: BlinkNow- A New Approach to Child Sponsorship & Cultivating a Giving Circle

BlinkNow, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children in Nepal, introduced an innovative approach to child sponsorship and giving circles. Maggie Doyne, Founder and CEO of BlinkNow, shares how they created a giving circle model that transformed their donor engagement. By cultivating a strong sense of community, BlinkNow successfully brought together supporters who are passionate about making a lasting impact.

Key Takeaways from the Session

• Food Bank of the Rockies: How to implement stewardship and recognition strategies that drive retention and deepen donor relationships.
• BlinkNow: Cultivating giving circles and creating a new approach to child sponsorship to keep donors engaged and invested in your mission.
• Donor Engagement Tips: Practical advice on maintaining high donor retention and fostering long-term commitment.

Learn more about Food Bank of the Rockies and BlinkNow:

• Food Bank of the Rockies
• BlinkNow

Thank You to Our Partners

This event was made possible by the generous support of:

• Givebutter
• Fundraise Up
• MissionWired
• Tatango
• iDonate
• DonorPerfect

Access all session recordings and materials here.