The Giving Season Flywheel

Giving Season brings more donors to your door. The real opportunity is turning that surge into lasting support. Watch a panel of experts explore how better donation experiences, AI-powered optimization, recurring giving, and donor self-service can help nonprofits convert more supporters and build lasting donor relation

Originally aired September 22, 2026·60 minutes

Presented by

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Bryan Funk

Director, Content & Community, Fundraise Up

Glen Peck photo

Glen Peck

SVP, Technology & Business Intelligence at The Lustgarten Foundation, The Lustgarten Foundation

Natalie St Amour photo

Natalie St Amour

Director of Philanthropy, Indspire

Tracy Ritchie photo

Tracy Ritchie

Director of Development Operations, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

Presented by

Bryan Funk photo

Bryan Funk

Director, Content & Community, Fundraise Up

Glen Peck photo

Glen Peck

SVP, Technology & Business Intelligence at The Lustgarten Foundation, The Lustgarten Foundation

Natalie St Amour photo

Natalie St Amour

Director of Philanthropy, Indspire

Tracy Ritchie photo

Tracy Ritchie

Director of Development Operations, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

Key Insights

  • Remove Friction at the Moment of Giving: A 40%+ lift in conversions and higher completion rates came down to cutting clicks and simplifying the donation flow at the exact moment donor intent peaks.
  • Turn One-Time Gifts Into Recurring Support: Well-timed upsell prompts drove the majority of new recurring plans, including 67% of one organization’s entire recurring growth this fiscal year.
  • Keep Donors Engaged Past December: Self-serve tools let donors manage their own recurring gifts, reducing support overhead while strengthening the relationship long after Giving Season ends.
  • Expand: Launch New Giving Moments in Minutes: Campaigns that once took days now launch in under five minutes, opening the door to smaller, more frequent fundraising moments — from food drives to Tap to Donate at live events.

Watch the session on demand and walk away with actionable strategies you can start implementing right away.

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