The Association of Donor Relations Professionals

🌟 Keynote Spotlight: Kate Vitasek 🌟

We're thrilled to welcome Kate Vitasek — international authority on highly collaborative win-win relationships — to the 2026 ADRP International Conference as our Keynote Speaker! After working with more than 250 organizations of all sizes, Kate has a unique perspective on collaboration and how to create an engaged and collaborative culture. Don't miss your chance to learn how to transform a "What's-in-it-for-Me" culture into a highly collaborative and engaged "What's-in-it-for-We" culture.

Registration Now Open: https://ow.ly/7PKF50Zefel

Registration is now OPEN!

Registration for the 2026 ADRP is now open. Register by July 8 to take advantage of early bird pricing! We are excited to travel to Reno this year to listen to renowned speakers, attend engaging workshops, and network with all our ADRP peers! Don't miss out!

More details on pricing and early bird deadlines here: https://ow.ly/UYaw50ZckwC

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Strong donor relations programs don’t happen by accident—they’re built with strategy, structure, and intentional planning.

ADRP’s Fundamentals of Donor Relations course explores the core concepts that help organizations build meaningful donor relationships, including stewardship planning, donor engagement, acknowledgments, reporting, and recognition.

Whether you're new to donor relations or looking to strengthen your foundation, this self-paced course provides practical tools, customizable templates, and real-world examples you can put to work right away.

✔️ Four interactive learning modules
✔️ Resource library with templates and samples
✔️ 100% online, self-paced format
✔️ CFRE credit and certificate of completion

💲 ADRP Members: $350 | Non-Members: $400
Enroll today: https://ow.ly/68ec50Z94bq

Up next in the 2026 ADRP Webinar Series: Dinosaurs and Frogs: Taking Meaningful Donor Stewardship into the Field and Back Again 🦖

What happens when donor relations professionals and scientists collaborate in the field? Join Kara Fikse of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History to explore how unique experiences—from scientific expeditions to creative storytelling—can inspire meaningful donor engagement and stewardship.

Attendees will learn:
✔️ Innovative approaches to stewardship planning
✔️ Strategies for engaging multiple audiences
✔️ Ways to create donor-centered communications and experiences

Whether your organization is conducting field research, hosting programs, or stewarding donors from your office, this session will offer fresh ideas for connecting donors to impact in memorable ways.

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM ET
💲 Members: FREE | Non-Members: $75
Can't attend live? All registrants will receive the recording and presentation slides after the webinar.

Register today: https://ow.ly/7tJA50Z94aq

Great conversations. New connections. Familiar faces. ✨

Thank you to everyone who spent time with ADRP during the CASE Conference for Donor Relations Professionals in New Orleans. We loved connecting with members, meeting new colleagues, and celebrating the incredible work happening across the donor relations community.

Events like these remind us how valuable it is to come together to share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen our profession.

Until next time!

Registration is now open for My ADRP Live – Chicago! 🌆

Join donor relations and advancement professionals for a half-day of learning, collaboration, and conversation at a new venue: The University of Chicago, Harper Court.

This year’s program will feature:
✨ A panel discussion on Trust and Transparency in donor relations
✨ Interactive table discussions driven by real challenges and ideas from attendees
✨ Opportunities to connect with peers and share insights
✨ Continental breakfast to kick off the morning

Bring your biggest questions, current challenges, and successes—we’re creating space for meaningful conversations and practical takeaways you can bring back to your organization.

📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
📍 The University of Chicago, Harper Court
💲 Members: $85 | Non-Members: $100

Register today: https://ow.ly/Mqc950Z3SUN

We loved kicking off conference week in New Orleans with so many members, colleagues, and friends at My ADRP Live! ⚜️

The afternoon was full of engaging conversations, new connections, practical ideas, and the collaborative spirit that makes the donor relations community so valuable.

Thank you to our presenters, planning committee, sponsors, and everyone who joined us before the CASE Donor Relations Conference. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from one another and bring the My ADRP community to life.

See you around New Orleans this week!

Last chance to apply for the 2026 Sheryl A. Blair Scholarship Program ⏳

The Blair Scholarship supports donor relations and stewardship professionals looking to deepen their involvement with ADRP through membership support and professional development opportunities.

Recipients receive:
✔️ Complimentary ADRP membership
✔️ Up to $1,000 in support
✔️ Funding for conferences, workshops, travel, and more
✔️ Opportunities to engage with and contribute to the ADRP community

Since 2007, nearly 180 professionals have benefited from the program.

Applications close June 2, 2026.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/jtW350Z3UKY

🌟 Member Spotlight: Kimberly Frick Arndts

This month on The Hub, Kimberly shares insights from her work in higher education donor relations, including reflections on measuring impact, evaluating what we do, and lessons learned from building stronger partnerships across organizations.

Member Spotlights are just one of the ways The Hub creates space for ADRP members to share ideas, experiences, and real-world perspectives from across the field. Sometimes the most valuable insights come from what worked—and what didn’t.

💻 Read Kimberly’s full profile and explore more member stories and resources on The Hub: https://ow.ly/NEkO50Z3Uiv