Research Committee: Helping DR & Stewardship Professionals Turn Evidence Into Impact

Sarah Brickman
Research Committee, Chair

The ADRP Research Committee provides members with evidence-based approaches to donor relations that can be adapted for any shop. We aim to underscore the measurable value of donor relations through peer-reviewed research and benchmarking, and to empower ADRP members with the data they need to make confident, strategic decisions.

Currently, the committee is hard at work preparing for the 2026 ADRP International Conference in Reno. This year, we will lead a session where attendees can learn directly from researchers and experienced professionals who are using research in their work.

Aligned with the ADRP 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, we are also diving deeper into MyADRP and survey data to explore how research shows up in our members’ daily work, with the goal of offering new tools and resources to help ADRP members continue to elevate and lead through evidence-based decision-making.

How to Work With Us

• Share Your Research: Are you conducting original studies or using advanced data analysis in your shop? Let us know! We might want to share your work in our upcoming conference session or a future issue of The Hub.
• Identify Data Gaps: Tell us what research would help you prove the value of your work to leadership. Reach out with topics you want us to investigate.
• Join Us: Connect with us during the fall conference to learn how you can contribute to our future work.

Research is most powerful when it is shared, tested, and applied. Whether you have data to contribute, questions that need answers, or an interest in advancing evidence-based donor relations, we invite you to engage with the ADRP Research Committee. Together, we can strengthen our profession, demonstrate our impact, and ensure that the field continues to evolve through insight, innovation, and measurable results.