{"id":31160,"date":"2025-08-26T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/?p=31160"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:48:14","slug":"nonprofit-fundraising-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/featured\/nonprofit-fundraising-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Practice Donor Conversations With AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most fundraisers have experienced that moment where a conversation with a donor felt more like a test than a connection.<\/a> Maybe a supporter asked a tough question. Maybe you found yourself scrambling to explain why unrestricted gifts matter. Or maybe your ask didn\u2019t land the way you intended. <\/p>\n

What if you could practice those moments before they happen?<\/p>\n

Thanks to a new partnership between DonorPerfect and Practivated, now you can.<\/p>\n

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Why practice donor conversations?<\/h2>\n

Fundraising is personal. You\u2019re building trust, communicating your mission, and navigating emotions, all in real time. Yet most fundraisers receive little formal training or opportunity to practice donor conversations in advance. <\/p>\n

Too often, fundraisers are thrown into high-stakes moments with major donors, board members<\/a>, or corporate partners and expected to just know what to say. When they freeze, it\u2019s not because they don\u2019t care. It\u2019s because they\u2019re overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

For fundraisers who feel nervous, underprepared, or out of practice, Practivated offers a safe, supportive space to build confidence without pressure.<\/p>\n

“The coaching from Practivated was eye-opening. It helped me identify overlooked points in my conversations, giving me a clear path to improvement.”
– Matt, fundraiser and Practivated beta user<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Meet Practivated and Tivy<\/h2>\n

Practivated is an AI-powered tool that allows fundraisers to practice donor conversations before they happen. Created by nonprofit expert and consultant Mallory Erickson, it\u2019s designed to improve communication skills, build confidence, and help fundraisers meet their goals by rehearsing donor interactions through realistic simulation.<\/p>\n

At the heart of Practivated<\/a> is Tivy, your personal AI fundraising coach. Tivy guides you through practice sessions that mirror everyday fundraising conversations, from making an ask to handling objections to following up after a declined gift. You also get a transcript of your conversation so you can review what you said, reflect on Tivy\u2019s feedback, and continuously improve.<\/p>\n

Practivated is a private, pressure-free environment to practice and prepare in a way that works for you. Fundraisers report less stress during conversations and stronger donor relationships after working with Tivy.<\/p>\n

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