Sustainable Strategies for Major Donor Cultivation and Long-Term Non-Profit Impact
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dn-cl-gft-13
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About the Article
This article synthesizes sustainable strategies for major donor cultivation, bringing together research, relationship-building, case development, stewardship, and impact measurement into a comprehensive framework. It also examines the role of boards, volunteers, and events in expanding capacity, while addressing unique challenges in low-income and emerging economies through partnerships, affordable technologies, and cultural adaptation. Professional development, networks, and mentorship are highlighted as essential for advancing fundraising practice. The findings underscore that donor cultivation is not transactional but a long-term process embedded in organizational culture, ensuring resilience and transformative social impact.
Key Topics
- Sustainable donor cultivation frameworks
- Stewardship and long-term retention
- Role of boards, volunteers, and events
- Research, solicitation, and impact reporting
- Strategies for low-income and emerging economies
- Professional development and mentorship in fundraising
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Sustainable Strategies for Major Donor Cultivation and Long-Term Non-Profit Impact. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dn-cl-gft-tp-13
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