Ep 175| 3 Simple Strategies to Grow Donor Relationships

Sep 11, 2025

Discover the art of micro-touches in fundraising that transform donor relationships. Learn how personalized, emotionally resonant messages can build trust and keep your cause vibrant in donors' minds. Unpack the power of audio check-ins and handwritten notes to engage supporters. Dive into storytelling and co-creation strategies that deepen connections. Plus, don't miss a chance to win a Donorbox Live Kiosk to boost year-end giving. Fundraising is about being human, not just louder!

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Voice Note Rekindles Connection

Britt sent a 30-second voice note to a distant friend and it rekindled daily, human conversation.
She uses this story to show how short, real touches revive relationships and apply to fundraising.

INSIGHT

Presence Beats Polish

Attention will be the rarest currency in 2026 and tiny human touches cut through inbox noise.
Presence and raw storytelling beat polished, frequent appeals for donor engagement.

ANECDOTE

Year-End Email Mistake Costs 20%

Britt recounts an advisory board that sent three donate-before-midnight emails in two weeks and lost 20% revenue.
The rush, unsubscribes, and donor tuning out proved louder asks backfire.

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Tiny Touches, Big Impact: Micro-Moments That Drive Donor Loyalty

This week, Donorbox Fundraising Coach Britt Stockert shares why “be the most human voice in the inbox” should be your year-end fundraising motto.

Britt unpacks the power of micro-touches - short, emotionally resonant messages that build donor trust and keep your cause top-of-mind. Learn how to craft audio check-ins, handwritten notes, and story-driven updates that spark engagement and deepen relationships.

“Fundraising isn’t about being louder. It’s about being more human.”

You’ll also discover:

How to turn short interactions into long-term support
A proven micro-journey framework for donor engagement
Data-backed reasons to prioritize storytelling and co-creation

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