Series description: In uncertain times, diversifying your donor base is more important than ever. In this discussion series, we’ll get granular about how to expand your donor community authentically and sustainably. We’ll explore what it takes to supercharge revenue growth and, simultaneously, forge deep connections between your mission and your community—to achieve lasting impact.

Our 2025 event series will explore:

How to authentically connect with new donor communities
How to steward new relationships for long-term connection
How to set your team up for successful relationship management

Session description: Collective giving offers communities an opportunity to drive change through collaboration. With philanthropic power shifting to new generations and new decision-makers—especially women—collective giving is on the rise. These donors want to go beyond ‘cutting a check’—and beyond feeling like ‘an ATM’. They want to create real impact through their dollars and to contribute beyond their dollars.

In this session, we will explore:

Trends in collective giving and opportunities for your mission
How to catalyze collective giving within your community
How to build and support giving circles
How to avoid common mistakes

This event is offered in collaboration with the George H. Heyman, Jr. Program for Philanthropy and Fundraising within the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs.