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Donor management and stewardship

Automates donor segmentation, personalized stewardship communications, and impact reporting to strengthen donor relationships and increase retention rates.

Workflow Trigger

New donation is received through any fundraising channel

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Donation Received

    A new donation is recorded in the donor management system. The workflow captures donor information, gift amount, and campaign source.

  2. 2
    Action

    Update Donor Profile

    The system automatically updates the donor's giving history, total lifetime value, and engagement score. Contact preferences and demographic data are refreshed.

  3. 3
    Decision

    Classify Donor Segment

    The workflow evaluates gift amount, frequency, and history to categorize the donor as first-time, recurring, major gift, or lapsed reactivated. This determines the stewardship track.

  4. 4
    Action

    Generate Thank You Message

    A personalized thank you email or letter is automatically created based on donor segment, including specific impact metrics and suggested next engagement opportunities.

  5. 5
    Action

    Schedule Follow-up Touches

    The system automatically schedules future stewardship activities like impact updates, event invitations, or solicitation calls based on the donor's segment and preferences.

  6. 6
    Action

    Update Campaign Analytics

    Gift data is aggregated into campaign performance dashboards and donor retention reports. ROI calculations and goal progress are automatically updated.

  7. 7
    Output

    Generate Stewardship Report

    A comprehensive donor stewardship summary is created showing acknowledgment status, next touch points, and recommendations for relationship advancement.

Outputs

  • Personalized donor thank you communication
  • Updated donor segmentation and scoring
  • Scheduled follow-up stewardship activities
  • Campaign performance analytics dashboard

Key Metrics

  • Donor retention rate
  • Average time to acknowledgment
  • Donor lifetime value growth
  • Stewardship touch completion rate
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