Igniting Donor Motivation and Engagement
2024 | Mallory Erickson & Mike Mittelman
DonorPerfect presents
CONNECTION
The 2025 DonorPerfect Community Conference is a free and dynamic space for fundraising professionals to facilitate stronger connections with their donors, colleagues, and communities. Join us on June 3rd and 4th for expert strategies to master donor engagement and drive measurable impact.
Deepen connections with your community, mission, staff, and self!
Your passion for change is the thread that ties people together and inspires transformation. Learn how to channel that passion into every aspect of your work! If you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, the free 2025 DonorPerfect Conference will leave you feeling rejuvenated.
Join us to learn how to:
- Create enduring bonds through long-term retention strategies
- Enhance your digital presence and online connections
- Craft messages that resonate, inspire, and deepen donor relationships
- Leverage nonprofit technology to connect with donors in new ways
- Network with corporate partners, foundations, and major donors
- Transform one-time donors into committed champions of your cause
- Build trust, communicate impact, and make compelling asks
- Use storytelling techniques that emotionally captivate your donors
- Track and interpret donor data to make informed decisions
Meet your connection specialists:
Floyd Jones
Nonprofit coach, author, and founder
Mallory Erickson
Nonprofit coach, author, and podcast host
Tammy Zonker
Nonprofit strategist, coach, and podcast host
T. Clay Buck
Nonprofit strategist, professor, and podcast host
Robbe Healey
Award-winning sector leader and consultant
Tim Lockie
Nonprofit technology expert and consultant
Dana Snyder
Nonprofit speaker and monthly giving strategist
Meena Das
Nonprofit consultant and ethical data specialist
Vanessa Chase Lockshin
Nonprofit consultant, author, and trainer
Conference Schedule
Day 1 – June 3rd
| 10:30–11:25 EST | OPENING SESSION Mallory Erickson – The Science of Connection: Aligning Yourself, Your Organization, and Your Donors for Lasting Impact |
| 11:30–11:45 EST | Stage 1 | Dana Snyder – Flip the Ask: This Tiny Tweak That Fuels Monthly Giving Growth |
| 11:30–12:00 EST | Stage 2 | Josh Bloomfield, Givecloud – Reimagining Recurring Giving: 5 Shifts to Deepen Connection and Drive Lasting Support |
| 11:45–12:00 EST | Stage 1 | Meena Das – Connecting Your Tech & Team: How to Align AI Work with Mission Goals |
| 12:00–12:55 EST | Stage 1 | T. Clay Buck – Values Over Valuables: Creating a Donor Retention Plan That Turns Transactions into Transformations |
| 12:00–12:55 EST | Stage 2 | Sarah Tadesco, DonorSearch – Bridging Tech Eras: Integrating AI with Tried and True Screening Methods |
| 1:00–1:15 EST | Stage 1 | Tim Lockie – Agency in the Age of Agents: Navigating the Human Stack When AI Takes the Wheel |
| 1:00–1:30 EST | Stage 2 | Microsoft – TBD |
| 1:15–1:30 EST | Stage 1 | Vanessa Chase Lockshin – Here’s The Thing To Know About Email: How to Connect with Readers Right from the Start |
| 1:30–2:25 EST | Stage 1 | Robbe Healey – Stay the Course: Individual Giving Tactics for Changing Times |
| 1:30–2:25 EST | Stage 2 | Thomas Nettesheim, Constant Contact – From Story to Support: How Marketing Powers Nonprofit Growth |
| 2:30–3:25 EST | Stage 1 | Tammy Zonker – Reconnecting with Your Work: How to Think Bigger, Bolder, and Braver |
| 2:30–3:25 EST | Stage 2 | Michael Blanton, Sage – The Growth Equation: Fundraising + Finance = Healthy Growth |
| 3:30–4:30 EST | KEYNOTE Floyd Jones – The Power of Connection: How to Unite Your Project, People, and Purpose for Lasting Impact |
Day 2 – June 4th
| 10:30–10:55 EST | WELCOME BACK Lauren Sheehan and Moiz Muhammad |
| 11:00–11:25 EST | Sean McClellan – Mastery: Insights from DP Power Users (Client Panel with Heritage Conservancy) |
| 11:30–12:15 EST | Stage 1 | Arlene Lesse- Cultivate: Unlock the Power of Lasting Donor Relationships |
| 11:30–12:15 EST | Stage 2 | Sarah Lalonde – Engage: Tap into the Art of Donor Storytelling |
| 12:20–12:50 EST | Stage 1 | Sean McClellan – Retain: Unlock the Power of Monthly Giving |
| 12:20–12:50 EST | Stage 2 | Kelly Ramage – Nurture: Mapping Donor Journeys for Stronger Connections |
| 12:55–1:40 EST | Stage 1 | Donna Mitchell – Sustain: Maximize Major Donor Impact |
| 12:55–1:40 EST | Stage 2 | Amanda Tadrzynski – Analyze: Transform Data into Meaningful Donor Engagement |
| 1:45–2:30 EST | Stage 1 | Sean Potero – Appreciate: Build Donor Loyalty Through Gratitude |
| 1:45–2:30 EST | Stage 2 | Janet Carroll – Optimize: Strengthen Your Fundraising with Clean Data |
| 2:35–3:05 EST | CLOSING REMARKS Mallory Erickson |
This session was very compelling and enlightening. It truly spoke to my heart and what I’ve been struggling with in this profession. The session gave me hope, a sense of direction, and a reminder to never give up on yourself and what you believe you can achieve.”
– LaShaundra, Palm Beach County Food Bank
I already wish that this was a week-long event from Monday through Friday! There is so much useful information. I have been fundraising for 20+ years and it is always exciting to learn and apply new information and also to have refreshers!!!”
– Black Doctors Consortium
WOW. WOW. WOW so much great stuff. Hardest part will be figuring out where to start tomorrow in implementing all the improvements we can make!”
– Jennifer, Disability Resource Association
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