Connect & Caffeinate - Meaningful Stewardship in Hamilton on May 27, 2026

What to Expect:

In a time when donor retention is declining, meaningful stewardship has never been more important. This session will explore practical, real-world strategies to build authentic donor relationships that go beyond standard thank you practices.
1. Identify 3 common stewardship gaps that weaken donor retention
2. Learn 5 practical stewardship strategies that can be implemented immediately
3. Understand how to create emotionally meaningful donor experiences, even with limited budgets
Learn how small, intentional actions can significantly deepen donor connection and long-term support in a highly interactive session and grounded in real-world experience.

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This event is for AFP Golden horseshoe members and future members! Please share with your local network.

Robyn Knickle, CFRE (certified since 2014), is an experienced fundraising and communications professional with a strong track record in donor retention, stewardship, and relationship-based fundraising. She has led successful development strategies in healthcare and social services organizations, with a particular focus on building sustainable donor engagement systems that work within real-world staffing and resource constraints.
Robyn is known for translating donor data and stewardship best practices into practical, implementable strategies that strengthen donor loyalty and long-term revenue. Her work emphasizes thoughtful donor experience design, meaningful impact communication, and cross-functional collaboration between development and communications teams. She brings a candid, hands-on approach to professional education, grounded in real hospice fundraising challenges and proven results.

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