Donor Relationships

Build lifelong relationships with donors!

We work with clients to support their efforts in building relationships with donors, board members, and the community. As relationships grow, working within fundraising plans, donor and community growth, the awareness of your mission and impact all grow. This all supports your efforts to increase fundraising.

Whether it’s planning an e-appeal, working on actions of gratitude, creating your first ever recurring donor campaign, or crafting heartfelt donor appeals, we can be right there with you in keeping your donor relationships growing and nourished.

Keep your donors up to date.

The reality

Fundraising is about relationships, not money. The stronger your relationships are with your donors the better off you are.

Gratitude

We’ll work with you on creating a system of expressing gratitude that will benefit you for years to come.

Impact

Sharing impact is critical in building life-long relationships with your donors. Once you get in a habit of doing it, it becomes part of your culture.

Giving appeals

We work with to create e-appeals and direct mail appeals that not only build a stronger relationship with your donor but assist them in knowing all about your impact.

Donor appeals

We know the Art of sounding convincing.

From regularly planned e-appeals to your year-end fundraising appeal, we’re here to work with you and your team in creating your next appeal. We also work with you on building relationships with donors so that when they receive an appeal they’ll be more apt to respond.

Appealing

Whether by email or mail, these are wonderful opportunities to build relationship with your donor and let them know how they can help.

Transparent

It’s OK to ask your donors to donate. Let’s make it easy for them!

Fluent

We’ll work with you to create e-appeals that engage, share impact, and are read.

Creative!

Direct mail is not dead. Let’s get creative!

We help with keeping your donors nourished and interested!

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Get in touch with us and let’s secure your future.

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We Love What We Do

…and we believe that our clients do so too!

“The Foundation for Living Beauty is proud to have been an Altrui client from its inception. Dan Hanley is an amazing, creative individual who has exposed Living Beauty to new audiences, creating new supporters and new avenues for fundraising. During the pandemic, Dan has helped Living Beauty successfully pivot fundraising programs to include virtual events and creative marketing. If you are looking to move to the next level of nonprofit fundraising, Dan and Altrui are worth your time and resources.”

Nancy Davidson Executive Director
The Foundation for Living Beauty

Christopher Vane from Little Bear Sanctuary

“I was so excited to have Dan bring his expertise to our farm sanctuary, Little Bear Sanctuary. He did not disappoint. In a few short months, our Board of Directors became a powerhouse. Dan’s advice personally and professionally changed the way I moved forward with the sanctuary, and the changes were incredible. Most importantly, he pushed me through my fears. Dan is professional, thought-provoking, easy to talk to, and an expert in his field. I will be forever grateful.”

Christopher Vane
Founder & Executive Director Little Bear Sanctuary

“It was clear from the moment I met Dan that he has a wealth of knowledge about fundraising and is truly passionate about helping nonprofits achieve their missions. If you’re ready to start bringing in more money through fundraising, Dan is the one of the best people to have in your corner!”

Melissa Reams
Principal Consultant – Upstream Consulting

Bobak Bakhtiari Board Member Moms Against Poverty

“We’ve been utilizing Dan for Moms Against Poverty and within a matter of a month (and in just less than 10 hours of work) we immediately saw unusual, Navy Seal caliber execution of agenda, and a real talent of knowing how to immediately craft strategy and move and inspire a team towards results.“

Bobak Bakhtiari
Moms Against Poverty

“I’m always grateful, and humbled, to work with organizations that are doing work that is making the world a better, safer place. At Altrui we look forward to working with you and in supporting your efforts with building relationships that will take your fundraising to another level.”

Dan Hanley
Altrui Consulting