Donor Relations and Stewardship

The Donor Relations and Stewardship course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies equips nonprofit professionals with advanced strategies to cultivate and maintain meaningful donor relationships.

This comprehensive Business & Management program explores gift acceptance protocols, acknowledgment systems, recognition techniques, and cutting-edge stewardship practices.

Participants will master moves management for major donors, implement effective communication strategies, and leverage AI tools to enhance engagement.

The curriculum emphasizes the psychology of donor behavior, abundance mindset development, and gratitude practices to boost retention and increase contributions.

Perfect for fundraising professionals, this course offers actionable insights to create sustainable donor engagement models that amplify mission impact while qualifying for CFRE International certification credits.