Renewing Prior-Year Donors

Includes a Live Web Event on 08/27/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

OVERVIEW

Renewal rates are the cornerstone of annual giving. Measured as the number of prior-year donors who give again in the current year, it’s often viewed as an indicator of donor satisfaction. Developing strategies to maximize this metric is not only the most efficient way to run an annual giving program, but it establishes a foundation for meaningful lifelong engagement and lasting philanthropic support.

Register now for your entire team to learn how to develop successful strategies for renewing last year's donors to your annual fund.

WHAT YOU GET

Understanding of current trends and best practices
Insight into how other programs approach their work
Examples that you can incorporate into your own strategies
Chance to submit questions and chat with colleagues
Copies of all event materials
Opportunity to earn CFRE credit

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Dan Allenby (Host)

President & Founder | Annual Giving Network

Dan Allenby is an author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with educational institutions for over 25 years to improve their fundraising results. An internationally-recognized expert on annual giving, he is the recipient of CASE’s prestigious “Crystal Apple” award for teaching excellence. He is principal and founder of Annual Giving Network and previously led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society.

Grant Condon

Director of Annual Giving at Louisiana State University

Grant Condon currently serves as the Director of Annual Giving at the LSU Foundation. He has previously led programs at the University of New Mexico Foundation. His other experience includes restaurant management and marketing consulting. Grant holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of New Mexico.

Nyjeri Whipps

Director of Annual Giving at Stanford School of Engineering

Nyjeri Whipps currently serves as the Director of Annual Giving at the Stanford School of Engineering. Her other experience includes development and fundraising work across the non-profit sector. Nyjeri holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Miami.

Babs Donnelly

Associate Director, The Fund for Sarah Lawrence at Sarah Lawrence

Babs Donnelly currently serves as the Associate Director of The Fund for Sarah Lawrence at Sarah Lawrence College. Her other experience includes digital production management in the creative industry. Babs holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts and a professional certificate in Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education.