ADRP's Big Hairy Audacious Goal is to be universally recognized as the authority on donor engagement in the philanthropy profession. We are in the middle of executing a five-year strategic plan that serves as a road map and we’ve made significant strides in 2023.

As we end the year, let’s be proud of our profession and our own accomplishments as donor relations experts. If you see something that makes you smile or warms your heart, consider sending a note to a fellow ADRP member who may have led the way or share the sentiment with others via MY ADRP. If you have feedback or wish to get involved to move the needle even further, consider becoming a volunteer.

We remain grateful to all members and look forward to an equally productive 2024.

Education

• A Donor Relations Fundamentals curriculum is on the way.
  
• Be on the lookout for a comprehensive Regional Event Toolkit, as well.
  

Membership

• International growth is top of mind.
  
• Steps include the June MyADRPLive in Toronto and consideration of an international location for the 2025 conference. 

Revenue

• As of mid-year, ADRP increased membership revenue by 10%.
  
• There were FOUR successful regional events: Southeast, Northeast-Mid Atlantic, Midwest, and a Board-led event in Toronto.

Marketing & Communications

• Committee volunteers have engineered a coordinated effort to share information.
  
• We’ve begun to focus on metrics including investing in HootSuite for social media data.

Organizational Structure & Sustainability

• We now offer a General Volunteer Orientation.
• Volunteer leaders share insights at the new Quarterly Volunteer Summits.
  
• There is a standard format for committee role descriptions.