Team Spotlight: Donor Relations & Stewardship

Donor Relations and Stewardship (DRS) sustains and nurtures relationships with University of Georgia donors through cultivation. The four pillars of our office, acknowledgment, stewardship, recognition, and engagement, foster a stronger interest in future support. We ask the important question, “How do you turn donors into loyal supporters?” We believe the answer is an effective “thank you.”

Donor-centered fundraising is accomplished through timely and appropriate gift acknowledgement, transparent investment and impact reporting, meaningful recognition of support, special communications, and enhanced engagement based on the unique needs of the donor. By instilling trust, we ensure that our donors have had a pleasant, enriching experience with the University of Georgia. This better prepares our fundraisers next “ask” and turns one-time gifts into a lifetime of support.

In honor of the 2021 Olympic Games, we asked our Donor Relations experts what activity they’d win a gold medal for. Check out their answers and get all their contact info below!