What’s the real difference between simply thanking donors and truly stewarding them? And how does meaningful stewardship drive deeper engagement and greater impact?

Whether you have the support of a dedicated stewardship team or you’re managing donor relationships on your own, stewardship is the heartbeat of philanthropy. Yet, too often, it’s treated as an afterthought—something that happens at the end of the giving cycle. But what if we flipped that model? What if we started stewarding prospects before they reach their full giving potential?

In this session, we’ll explore how to balance active fundraising with intentional stewardship, uncover the key elements that separate exceptional stewardship from the ordinary, and reveal what donors really want from their philanthropic relationships.