2024 04 03 AZ GOP LD4 Gen Meeting Minutes FINAL.docx
2013 sedrc pulse
1. A Finger on the Pulse of Donor
Relations
Lynne M. Wester
@donorguru
2. The Pulse
• www.donorrelationsguru.com/pulse
• The 915 respondents to this survey not only
make it statistically significant, they also show
the need and desire for relevant information
on the profession of donor relations -- a need
that until this study has never been filled.
12. less than 48 hours
20%
48-72 hours
34%
a week
30%
more than
a week
10%
more than
two weeks
6%
What is the average turnaround time for acknowledgments at your
organization?
14. Yes, in print
50%
Yes, in print and
digitally
13%
Yes, digitally only
2%
No
35%
Do your donors receive annual narrative reports on their funds?
15. Yes, in print
66%
Yes, in print and
digitally
13%
Yes, digitally only
2%
No
19%
Do your donors receive annual financial reports/stewardship on their
funds?
16. Yes, in print
25%
Yes, in print and
digitally
40%
Yes, digitally only
10%
No
25%
Does your organization produce an annual report?
29. Do you have a
metrics program
for donor
relations?
0%
Yes, a
strong one
3%
Yes, somewhat
30%
No
62%
In progress
5%
Do you have a metrics program for donor relations?
30. Thank You!
• Lynne Wester
• lynne@donorrelationsguru.com
• www.donorrelationsguru.com
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