April 16, 2026 | From Stewardship to Strategy: Management Essentials in Donor Relations

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April 16, 2026 | From Stewardship to Strategy: Management Essentials in Donor Relations

Thursday, April 16, 2026 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) (PDT)

Description

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About the Webinar

Gain practical insights into leading donor relations teams with confidence, clarity, and a focus on impact, whether you're new to management or refining your approach. We spend much of our time focused on our donors and our teams, but how many of us were trained on how to be a manager? Join Mark Lanum, from Brown University, and Angela Altamore, from BWF, as we share strategies, plans and processes we wish we would have been taught earlier on in our careers.

Come along to explore the intersection of people, process, and purpose in donor relations management, and how balancing these elements leads to sustainable success.

Learning Objectives

Walk away with 1 or more practical tips to help lead or manage your program better.
A list of resources, such as reading list, project tips, tools and tricks to spark inspiration.
Gain tools to navigate real-world challenges with humor and grace.

Target Audience	Shop Size	Experience Level
Suitable for all audiences	Large Shop (11+ staff)	Mid-career (4 - 8 years), Experienced (8 + years)

About the Presenters

Mark Lanum, Senior Director, Donor Relations, Brown University
	Mark has worked in Advancement and Donor Relations for over 20 years. A people person by nature and computer nerd by choice, he enjoys developing and enhancing stewardship systems aimed at supporting and improving donor relationships, and he always enjoys a good laugh along the way.
Angela Altamore, AVP, Donor Relations and Donor Experience, BWF
	Angela focuses on her passions for donor relations, stewardship, and donor experience and how each intertwine to drive impactful fundraising. Angela served as former president, treasurer, and board member for ADRP and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Lilly School of Philanthropy.