From Transactions to Trust: How to Build Donor Relationships That Actually Last

Sustainable fundraising is about nurturing relationships over the long term, not maneuvering for the next gift. Donors are looking for connection, transparency and trust.

Watch the practical conversation with nonprofit leaders Ishan Johnson, CFRE (Boston Lyric Opera) and Alisha Johnson Perry, CFRE (SAAFON), hosted by Mike Spadaro (Give Lively).

🎥 What you’ll learn

  • What builds donor trust and what quietly erodes it
  • Small, high-impact changes you can make right away
  • An active development director's reflections
  • Live Q&A focused on current challenges

You also gain access to a free Practical Guide to Donor Connection, a companion playbook with easy templates and plug-and-play language for human-first fundraising.  
 
Perfect for nonprofit fundraisers, development leaders and everyone focused on long-term donor engagement.

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