Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches dive into a topic every nonprofit leader cares about: how to turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters. With practical insights and step-by-step advice, they share proven strategies to build relationships that transform a single donation into ongoing support. From automating gratitude messages to creating engaging events, Mary and Tim explore ways to make every donor feel valued and involved. We'll explore: The importance of building relationships to retain donors. Strategies for automating gratitude and follow-up for a seamless donor experience. Engaging donors through events, tours, and volunteer opportunities. Using the “Know, Like, Trust, Give, Repeat, Refer” framework to guide donor journeys. Real-life examples and personal experiences of successful donor cultivation. To purchase a copy of Mary's book, Fully Funded: The Christian Missionary's 7-Step Guide to Raising Support and Growing Your Donor Base in Today's Modern World, visit Amazon. To visit and join the Start & Grow Your Nonprofit private Facebook group, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/startandgrowyournonprofit. Have a question for our coaches? Visit our podcast page. For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/. To contact Tim, email [email protected]. To contact Mary, email [email protected].