Pivot Publisher Series: Effectively Stewarding Donors

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Kaylan Martin, principal of Blue Umbrella Strategies, and Kimberly Griffin, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Mississippi Free Press, will join The Pivot Fund’s Kimberly Spencer for an insightful webinar on mastering donor stewardship strategies. The trio will delve into the art of donor engagement with a focus on hyperlocal newsrooms and fundraisers of color, both facing unique challenges.

Attendees will discover practical insights and best practices for nurturing donor relationships—from crafting effective stewardship plans to creating meaningful in-person experiences. You’ll also learn how to authentically build rapport by celebrating your donors’ wins.

During the Q&A session, our panelists will share how they would efficiently allocate just a few hours each week, their stance on formality versus informality with new donors, how to tactfully share setbacks with donors, and more.

This series is supported by the Knight Foundation.

Presenters

• Kaylan Martin, principal of Blue Umbrella Strategies
• Kimberly Griffin, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Mississippi Free Press

Moderator

Kimberly Spencer, former chief philanthropy officer at The Pivot Fund, current director of the Colorado Media Project