2025 ADRP Webinar Series

May 15, 2025 | Designing Your Donor Relations Strategic Framework: A Journey from Assessment to Action

Thursday, May 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PT) / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (ET)

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Members: FREE | Non-Members: $75
Can't attend? All registrants receive links to the webinar recording & slides via email after the presentation! 

Full participation in the ADRP 2025 Webinar Series is equivalent to 12 points (one point per webinar) of Education credit for the CFRE International application for certification and/or re-certification.

About the Webinar

Building a successful donor relations program starts with a clear and strategic framework. In this interactive webinar, CU Boulder's Donor Relations team will guide you through their journey of designing a comprehensive strategic framework tailored to engage and inspire their donor community. From facilitating an inclusive assessment that drives stakeholder buy-in to developing an ideation process that clarifies goals and standards, this session will equip you with the essential steps and tools needed to create your own framework. Learn how to design, articulate, and present a strategic plan that not only resonates with your organization's mission and values but also positions you to make measurable impact. Ideal for donor relations professionals and advancement leaders, this session offers practical insights, tips, and templates to transform your vision into an actionable donor relations strategy.

Learning Objectives

• Conduct an Efficient, Inclusive Assessment: Explore techniques to engage stakeholders across your institution, garner feedback, and build consensus
• Develop an Ideation Framework: Learn a structured approach to articulate actionable goals, establish standards, and create high-impact recommendations
• Design and Present a Strategic Framework: Receive step-by-step guidance on developing and presenting a comprehensive, adaptable framework that aligns with your organization's values and goals

About the Presenters

Margaret Arreola, Senior Director for Donor Relations, University of Colorado Boulder
	At CU Boulder, Margaret Bankoff Arreola leads a team focused on donor stewardship, recognition, and engagement, with 15+ years in impactful fundraising work.

Holden Walker, Associate Director, Donor Services, University of Colorado Boulder
	Holden, a Texas native with a BBA from UNT, brings expertise in advancement services and donor relations, previously serving as Director of Gift Administration.

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