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Louis reveals the project he’s been working on: The Annual Fund Toolkit

May 18, 2023 • Louis Diez & Mike Duerksen

Do you struggle with keeping your donors engaged and your pipeline filled? You're not alone.

Over the last 6 months, Louis has delved deep into the challenges of consultant relationships and the complex nature of one-to-many work. The good news? He’s on to something that’s working.

Meet the Annual Fund Toolkit (AFT) - designed with you, the practicing fundraiser, in mind.

Leveraging insights from the Donor Participation Project—a research initiative and fundraiser community dedicated to understanding donor behavior—we've developed a system to help you boost donor retention and supercharge your major gifts pipeline.

How does it work? Glad you asked.

The AFT is a multi-faceted resource that includes:

A comprehensive library of research-based recommendations and templates to guide your campaign planning.
Weekly 1:1 check-ins offering campaign support and efficient project management.
Automations designed to make your donors feel seen and valued.

And the best part? It's not just theoretical. We've already seen the results, with advancement teams reporting success in growing dollars and donors.

Ready to learn about tackling donor retention head-on? Let's make a difference, together.

Check it out here: annualfundtoolkit.com

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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Louis Diez advises nonprofits in annual fund development, digital fundraising, and engagement strategies. He's the founder and host of the Donor Participation Project and VP, Community at Almabase.

Mike Duerksen hosts the Build Good Fundraising Podcast. He’s the founder and CEO of BuildGood, a fundraising agency that helps nonprofits raise more money from individual donors.