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About
Donor Relations Guru
Lynne and her teammates at the Donor Relations Guru Group lead with gratitude and partner with nonprofits on a variety of initiatives from assessment through implementation. Her work motivates and inspires countless fundraisers to do more for their donors to create amazing donor experiences.
Expertise
Fundraising Strategy
Prepare a solid plan for how to raise more for your cause using Givebutter
Storytelling
Captivate your potential supporters on your campaign pages with the help of professional storytellers and copywriters
Supporter Engagement
Get a plan for engagement that will get you results
Campaign Management
Hire an expert to fully manage all aspects of your Givebutter campaigns, including the set up and management on Givebutter.com
Hi, I'm
Lynne Wester
Principal and Founder of the Donor Relations Guru
If you’ve ever imagined having cocktails with the lovechild of Mrs. Maisel and Dave Chapelle, then you probably have met Lynne Wester.
She delivers thought provoking fundraising lessons with a keen focus on the donor experience. She's an internationally recognized author, speaker, and educator known for her southern accent, crucial honesty, and keen sense of humor.
Lynne and her teammates at the Donor Relations Guru Group lead with gratitude and partner with nonprofits on a variety of initiatives from assessment through implementation. Her work motivates and inspires countless fundraisers to do more for their donors to create amazing donor experiences.
She is regularly featured in publications such as the Washington Post, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and CASE Currents and has authored three books of her own on fundraising. Lynne received her B.A. from the University of South Carolina, holds a Masters in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy from BayPath University, and proudly sports a DUCKtorate from the Disney Institute.
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