Marian Johnson
2025-2026 President

The Strength of Connection… 

Connection is the heartbeat of our profession. Our work is about building relationships, listening closely, earning trust, and deepening engagement over time. It is in those intentional relationships that meaningful impact becomes possible. 

That same spirit of connection lives here within the ADRP community, across geographies, experiences, sectors, and backgrounds. What makes this organization extraordinary is not simply the knowledge we exchange or the programs we offer. It is the way we show up for one another. We share generously. We challenge thoughtfully. We learn from perspectives different from our own. 

Connection expands our thinking and strengthens our practice. It reminds us that wherever we are in our careers, and wherever we are in the world, we are part of something larger, a community committed to advancing donor relations with integrity and care. 

In a field built on relationships, connection is foundational to our work. When we invest in it intentionally and consistently, we strengthen not only our individual impact but our collective voice. 

This month, I encourage you to lean in and nurture the connections that sustain you. I am always glad to hear from the ADRP member community, so please reach out at any time. 

With gratitude,

Marian Johnson
President, ADRP