Alumni trips vs Donor Trips: are they really one and the same…?
Alumni travel and donor travel have some essential differences in the type of participants they attract. I recently met with a colleague from my university days and talked shop over some Portland coffee. He now works at a large university as a major gift officer. We spent quite some time talking about something that is […]
The ONE Thing about Donor Trips
For success in donor travel, it is important to focus on one main goal. People can only really do one thing well at a time, so we need to be focused in our requests. We know this from marketing 101. Campaigns and emails must have ONE clear ask, not “please make a contribution, and share […]
Why you MUST ask for the gift on the trip (and how to do it) Part 1
Everything you need to close the deal while having a great time with your donors.
Planning your next donor trip? You need a fundraiser, not a travel agent.
A little insight from our founding story.
The “Why” of Donor Trips
Let’s examine some of the most common WHYs for donor trips.