Beyond the Paddle Raise Seminar: Building Donor Trust and Pipeline through Stewardship

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) is proud to announce a special donor stewardship workshop led by nationally recognized expert Lynne Wester, Founder and Principal of Donor Relations Group (DRG). The workshop will take place on Monday, September 8th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Sanibel Community House is graciously donating the venue free of charge. Lunch will be provided thanks to generous donors.

When crisis strikes, generosity follows. But in a post-emergency environment—where nonprofits rely heavily on events and paddle raises, key donors may be relocating, and staff turnover threatens continuity—the real challenge begins after the gift is made.

This interactive session tackles what often gets overlooked: consistent, strategic stewardship and a strong focus on the donor experience. Without systems in place to thank and report back to donors—especially in high-stakes moments like disaster response or urgent appeals—organizations risk losing their most valuable supporters, and trust in the sector erodes quickly.

Register today at https://form.jotform.com/250915913702152

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