Month: February 2026 Blog Archive
The Donor Strategy Series: Part 5 – Finishing Strong
Turning Plans Into Beautifully Executed Donor Recognition By the final stretch of a donor recognition campaign, the mechanicals are set, donor lists are aligned, and recognition is ready to take shape. This is when months of planning, collaboration, and design come together; when strategy becomes something tangible and lasting. Each step now depends on precision […]
The Donor Strategy Series: Part 4 – Naming & Tiers That Work
From Stewardship to Structure In Part 3, we explored how donor recognition continues long after installation through stewardship and care. To make that stewardship sustainable, you need clear rules that make updates fast and predictable. That’s where tiers and name formatting come in – the framework that keeps recognition organized, consistent, and easy to maintain. […]
The Donor Strategy Series: Part 3 – Stewardship in Action
Beyond Installation – Recognition as Stewardship After the campaign closes, after the ribbon is cut, after the last donor name is installed – what happens next? Recognition doesn’t end when the display is unveiled. In fact, that moment marks the beginning of something even more important: stewardship. Ongoing recognition strengthens relationships, inspires continued giving, and […]
Donor Recognition That Reflects Place, Purpose, and People
When the Ocean Beach Health Foundation gathered to unveil its new donor recognition wall, the moment felt less like a reveal and more like a reflection. Supporters, trustees, staff, and community members filled the lobby, not just to see names on a wall, but to recognize the collective effort that sustains local healthcare. For a small hospital […]
The Donor Strategy Series: Part 2 – Making the Case
Why Recognition Gets Overlooked Even the most carefully planned campaigns face tough budget conversations. Dollars are scrutinized, priorities are ranked, and anything that seems optional is often the first to go. Too often, donor recognition ends up on that list – treated as a nice gesture instead of a strategic component. That happens because recognition’s […]