{"id":31269,"date":"2025-10-02T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/?p=31269"},"modified":"2025-09-26T09:20:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:20:51","slug":"dpcc-recap-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/featured\/dpcc-recap-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ICYMI: 2025 DonorPerfect Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This summer, we hosted the <a href=\"\/donorperfect-conference\/#knowdonors\"><strong>2025 DonorPerfect Conference<\/strong><\/a>\u2014our annual free, two-day virtual conference that brings you the latest news, pressing topics, and best practices in nonprofit fundraising. This year\u2019s conference convened over 20 sessions around the theme of <strong>Connection<\/strong>: speakers offered strategic insights and practical tools for building intentional, authentic relationships that deepen donor engagement and drive impact. Fundraising expert Mallory Erickson said it best in her opening remarks:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-softerware-sw-callout-video\"><div class=\"image_callout video_callout\"><figure class=\"image_callout_figure \"><div class=\"play_wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1090486880\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-0\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"iframe\" data-fancybox=\"lightbox\" allow=\"fullscreen\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/mallory-erikson-video-image-1.jpg\" width=\"668\" height=\"560\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mallor Erikson\" class=\"wp-image-31297\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1090486880\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-1\" class=\"play\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-lightbox-type=\"iframe\" data-fancybox=\"lightbox\" aria-label=\"Play video\" allow=\"fullscreen\"><i class=\"fa fa-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><figcaption style=\"background-color:var(--cl-navy)\"><div class=\"image_callout_text_wrapper\" style=\"background-color:var(--cl-navy)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-donor-connection-is-about-human-connection\">\u201cDonor connection is about human connection.\u201d<\/h3>\n<a href=\"\/video\/the-science-of-connection-aligning-yourself-your-organization-and-your-donors-for-lasting-impact\/\">WATCH MALLORY\u2019S TALK<\/a><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Couldn\u2019t make it to the 2025 DonorPerfect Conference? Or simply want to follow up on a missed connection? Have no fear: in the sections that follow, we highlight key lessons from this year\u2019s conference that will ignite your fundraising efforts in 2025 and beyond. Read on!<\/p>\n<section class=\"wp-block-group content-section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<header data-toc-tag=\"Authentic donor engagement\" id=\"section-1-toc-1\"><\/header>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-authentic-donor-engagement\">Authentic donor engagement<\/h2>\n<p>Effective fundraising is about building meaningful connections\u2014and connection begins with people, not processes. Our speakers explored the human side of fundraising, emphasizing the importance of finding alignment with your values, your purpose, and your donors. How do we build trust with our donors and our community? How can we <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/nonprofit-storytelling-communications\/\">tell stories that resonate<\/a> and inspire?<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-card sw-blog-callout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u201cAlignment determines your assignment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u2013 Floyd Jones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/floyd-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Floyd Jones\" class=\"wp-image-36561\" style=\"width:350px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Here are some of the talks that inspired us:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mallory Erickson and Floyd Jones offered moving personal anecdotes that demonstrated how <strong>investing in our relationships<\/strong>\u2014and staying <strong>true to our passion<\/strong>\u2014can lead to lasting impact.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>T. Clay Buck explained why an effective donor retention plan must be built on <strong>shared values<\/strong> rather than impersonal exchanges.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Tammy Zonker challenged attendees to <strong>reconnect with the <em>why<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>of their work and embrace<strong> bold, audacious goals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"left-shape-color-navy right-shape-color-purple\"><div class=\"sw-cards-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-mallory-erikson.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Mallory Erickson on the Science of Connection<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/the-science-of-connection-aligning-yourself-your-organization-and-your-donors-for-lasting-impact\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">Watch Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-floyd-jones-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Floyd Jones\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Floyd Jones on Aligning Project, People, and Purpose<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/the-power-of-connection-how-to-unite-your-project-people-and-purpose-for-lasting-impact\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">Watch Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-clay-buck-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Clay Buck\"\/><\/div>\n<p>T. Clay Buck on Turning Transactions into Transformations<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/values-over-valuables-creating-a-donor-retention-plan-that-turns-transactions-into-transformations\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">Watch Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-tammy-zonker-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Tammy Zonker\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Tammy Zonker on Thinking Bigger, Bolder, and Braver<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/stay-the-course-individual-giving-tactics-for-changing-times\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">Watch Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"wp-block-group content-section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<header data-toc-tag=\"Fundraising operations to drive nonprofit growth\" id=\"section-2-toc-1\"><\/header>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fundraising-operations-to-drive-nonprofit-growth\">Fundraising operations to drive nonprofit growth<\/h2>\n<p>Impactful donor engagement may begin with authentic connection, but\u2014as we\u2019re all too aware\u2014the growth of a nonprofit organization relies on a strong operational foundation. Several sessions addressed practical tools for ensuring long-term stability: strategic planning, <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/featured\/nonprofit-board-fundraising\/\">effective board governance<\/a>, and data-informed best practices. When an organization has these solid building blocks, it is better poised to adapt and grow well into the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-softerware-sw-quotes-view\"><div class=\"sw-quote-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sw-card sw-blog-callout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&#8220;Create the things you know you can sustain.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u2013 Robbe Healy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/robbe-heally-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Robbe Healy Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-36564\" style=\"width:350px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Speakers shared actionable ways to balance financial health, donor-driven initiatives, and competing stakeholder priorities:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robbe Healy discussed how to leverage <strong>donor demographic data, board member engagement, and volunteer commitment <\/strong>in times of crisis or uncertainty.<\/li>\n<li>Michael Blanton shared tips for <strong>aligning fundraising practices with financial strategies<\/strong> to drive healthy growth.<\/li>\n<li>Joe Scanlan offered strategies for <strong>communicating with board members<\/strong> about the ways AI can align with your organizational mission and transform impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"left-shape-color-navy right-shape-color-purple\"><div class=\"sw-cards-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-robbe-healy-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Robbe Healy on Staying the Course in Changing Times<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/stay-the-course-individual-giving-tactics-for-changing-times\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-michael-blanton-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Michael Blanton\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Michael Blanton on Fundraising + Finance<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/the-growth-equation-fundraising-finance-healthy-growth\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-joe-scanlan-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Joe Scanlan\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Joe Scanlan on Getting Your Board on Board with AI<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/get-your-board-on-board-leading-ai-conversations-with-your-stakeholders\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"wp-block-group content-section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<header data-toc-tag=\"Staying connected with tech\" id=\"section-5-toc-1\"><\/header>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staying-connected-with-tech\">Staying connected with tech<\/h2>\n<p>The right fundraising technology should complement and enhance the human work of relationship, not replace it. As advances in AI, machine learning, and data analytics continue to reshape the nonprofit sector, several sessions addressed how <a href=\"\/growth-tracks\/donor-data-insights-track\/\">integrating digital tools<\/a> into an organization\u2019s daily workflow and donor engagement strategy can deepen connections. When nonprofit organizations are intentional and aligned in their approach to fundraising tech, their missions\u2014and the people they serve\u2014can thrive and grow.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-card sw-blog-callout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u201c<strong>Governance<\/strong> and <strong>evaluation<\/strong> are the key pillars that we need if we want to <strong>do good with AI.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u2013 Meena Das<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/meena-das-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Meena Das screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-36563\" style=\"width:350px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>We heard from speakers on digital best practices and mission-informed integrations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vanessa Chase Lockshin outlined the <strong>dos and don\u2019ts of writing attention-grabbing emails<\/strong>, from subject line to postscript.<\/li>\n<li>Meena Das offered a compelling example of how responsible, <strong>equity-informed governance and rigorous evaluation<\/strong> are essential for connecting AI with your nonprofit mission.<\/li>\n<li>Sarah TeDesco demonstrated how predictive and generative <strong>AI can work with, not against, time-tested prospect screening methods<\/strong> to save time and improve accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Montoya walked us through how data-driven digital marketing tools like Constant Contact can help you <strong>tailor your storytelling to particular audiences<\/strong>\u2014and boost donor engagement as a result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"left-shape-color-navy right-shape-color-purple\"><div class=\"sw-cards-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-vanessa-chase-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Vanessa Chase\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Vanessa Chase Lockshin on Connecting through Email<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/heres-the-thing-to-know-about-email-how-to-connect-with-readers-right-from-the-start\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-meena-das-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Meena Das on Ethical Fundraising with AI<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/connecting-your-tech-team-how-to-align-ai-work-with-mission-goals\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-sarah-tedesco.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sarah TeDesco\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Sarah TeDesco on Aligning AI with Your Mission<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/bridging-tech-eras-integrating-ai-with-tried-and-true-screening-methods\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-mathew-montoya-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mathew Montoya\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Matthew Montoya on Marketing\u2019s Storytelling Power<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/from-story-to-support-how-marketing-powers-nonprofit-growth\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"wp-block-group content-section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<header data-toc-tag=\"Tapping into recurring giving\" id=\"section-4-toc-1\"><\/header>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tapping-into-recurring-giving\">Tapping into recurring giving<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/why-monthly-giving\/\">Recurring giving<\/a> is more than just a reliable source of revenue for your nonprofit. It\u2019s also an expression of alignment in values and trust in your mission. A donor who gives on a consistent basis\u2014monthly or quarterly, say\u2014is committing to a lasting partnership that will help sustain (and grow) your nonprofit organization in the long term. These sessions offered practical strategies for shifting organizational mindset, making impactful first impressions, and updating our donation asks to inspire recurring giving\u2014and deepen connection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-card sw-blog-callout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">On average, <strong>recurring donors give 42% more<\/strong> than one-time donors. <a href=\"\/fundraising-software\/integrated-online-forms\/\">DonorPerfect Online Forms<\/a> make monthly giving an easy way for donors to support your mission year-round.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Don\u2019t have DonorPerfect? <\/strong><a href=\"\/fundraising-software\/integrated-online-forms\/#form\">Click here<\/a> to request a demo of our online forms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/exploded-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"Dashboard tiles\" class=\"wp-image-30817\" style=\"width:350px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/exploded-dashboard.jpg 500w, https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/exploded-dashboard-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/exploded-dashboard-100x80.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Here are a few important recurring-giving takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Josh Bloomfield emphasized the importance of <strong>setting the emotional groundwork<\/strong> to effectively engage a devoted donor: appealing to heart before dollars, connection before conversion, and delight before data.<\/li>\n<li>Dana Snyder showed us how simple changes to the language on our landing pages and donation forms can reframe monthly giving as an <strong>opportunity for ongoing impact, belonging, and personal stake in your mission.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Sean McClellan demonstrated how to <strong>leverage your fundraising CRM<\/strong> to identify monthly giving prospects, report on data-informed campaign goals, and design simple and effective donation forms to boost your monthly giving program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"left-shape-color-navy right-shape-color-purple\"><div class=\"sw-cards-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-josh-bloomfield-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Josh Bloomfield\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Josh Bloomfield on Recurring Giving as Trustraising<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/reimagining-recurring-giving-tips-that-deepen-connection\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-dana-snyder-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dana Snyder\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Dana Snyder on the Power of Flipping the Ask<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/flip-the-ask-this-tiny-tweak-fuels-monthly-giving-growth\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"sw-card image\"><div><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/dpcc25-session-sean-mclellan-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sean Mclellan\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Sean McClellan on Growing Monthly Giving with Your CRM<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/video\/retain-unlock-the-power-of-monthly-giving\/\"><span class=\"button_blue_lt\">watch now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>No matter the size of your nonprofit organization, the strength of your fundraising depends on the strength of your relationships. This year\u2019s DonorPerfect Conference offered key frameworks and best practices for building donor connections that will grow with your organization. We hope you\u2019ll join us next year!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/donorperfect-conference\/#form\">Register for the 2026 DonorPerfect Conference today &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The secret to building deep, lasting connections? A nonprofit CRM that works for you. DonorPerfect\u2019s <a href=\"\/integrations\/\">robust integrations<\/a>, <a href=\"\/fundraising-software\/automated-fundraising-tools\/\">smart automations<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/fundraising-software\/fundraising-report-software\/\">customized reporting and analytics<\/a> put your donor data to work, so you can focus on what matters: your mission, and the people who help it thrive.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"wp-block-group content-section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<header data-toc-tag=\"Get A Demo\" id=\"section-5-toc-1\"><\/header>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading get_demo gutenberg\" id=\"h-get-connected-with-donorperfect\">Get Connected with DonorPerfect<\/h2>\n<p class=\"get_demo gutenberg\">Schedule your free demo today.<\/p>\n<script>\nvar 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