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Nonprofit donor visits are crucial opportunities to connect with supporters, establish meaningful relationships, and secure vital funding for your organization. To make the most of these encounters, it's vital to approach donor visits with the right mindset and strategies. In this blog post, we will explore the four most important things to remember during nonprofit donor visits, ensuring a successful and impactful interaction.

Just ask for permission. And it does not have to be obvious. You are sitting with a donor. You have the folder with the proposal in it. They know you have it because they want to see it. Before you open the folder just ask, “Is it okay if I share this with you now.” You asked. They want to see the proposal. Now ask. 

According to a recent report by ANCOR.org, the crisis for caregivers serving adults with intellectual disabilities is a significant and pressing concern. The shortage of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) continues to escalate, leaving families and individuals with intellectual disabilities without the necessary support systems. This shortage puts immense strain on caregivers who are already overwhelmed with their caregiving responsibilities.

SOAR Partners recently sat down with Elijah Blankenship, Chief Operating Officer of the Gatesway Foundation, which serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The above is a statement he had to make to an 80-year-old caregiver of her two adult children with developmental disabilities and their roommate.

SOAR Partners is a Tulsa-based social impact technology and consulting company with significant government and private sector experience; we’re problem-solvers working hard to make a difference in some of the most challenging social issues of the day using technology and disruptive approaches. Our company is dedicated to promoting solutions for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).