Understand the Shifting Landscape of Donor Behavior
Join Convergent Nonprofit Solutions for a timely and insightful webinar exploring Giving USA’s 2024 “Giving by Generations” report, released in April 2025. This exclusive session will provide nonprofit leaders with actionable strategies to adapt their fundraising approaches across donor age groups—from Boomers to Gen Z.
Access the Webinar Recording Here:
What You’ll Learn:
Key insights from the latest Giving by Generations report
How different generations are reshaping philanthropic priorities
Communication styles and channels that resonate with each age group
Practical recommendations to strengthen donor engagement and fundraising results
Who Should Watch:
Executive Directors and Development Officers
Fundraising Professionals
Board Members and Donor Engagement Teams
Anyone working to future-proof their nonprofit’s fundraising strategy
About the Presenters:
Brian Abernathy General Manager, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions
Brian has developed a broad range of nonprofit experience through his career. He has led launches of local chapters for international organizations, directed the operational aspects of brand-new nonprofits, and developed cross-sector partnerships to identify innovative solutions for community development.
Prior to joining Convergent, Brian served as campaign director with a regional firm that managed capital fundraising campaigns for nonprofits. There he focused on building, scaling, and executing complex projects while developing systems to drive operational efficiencies.
Every nonprofit organization has an important mission but not many can quantify and communicate the value proposition of the impact they desire to achieve. Brian has helped organizations across various sectors develop case statements and impact strategies to effectively communicate their outcomes to key stakeholders and investors. At Convergent, Brian works closely with our project directors on strategic direction, day-to-day operations, expense control, and ultimately fundraising success for our clients
Brian resides in Buford, Georgia, with his wife, two daughters, one dog, and eight chickens.
Erin Stinner CEO, A to Z Communications
Erin has a proven, successful track record of providing strategic counsel to the highest levels of corporate and government leadership — including the First Lady and President of the United States — as they address critical messaging and media decisions.
Erin takes a 360º view of problem-solving and organization visioning. As a department leader, C-suite counselor, and non-profit board member, she proactively brings forth clear risk assessment and communication strategies to match or exceed objectives. Working for more than 20 years in fast-paced environments such as the White House and a TV newsroom, she understands the need for speed, but adeptly balances this need with careful consideration of details and striking the correct tone for any given audience.
As a top communication and public affairs chief who has earned multiple government clearances, Erin is a trusted source of direction on confidential matters that require complex, strategic, and legally-vetted solutions catered to various stakeholders. She respects the responsibility that comes with the power of communicating on behalf of Fortune 500 corporations and government officials.
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“We looked at four different companies to help us meet our goals. We were most comfortable with Convergent’s ROI approach, and their ability to handle all elements of the campaign from start to finish. Having a Convergent consultant on-site made a significant difference, as he truly became part of our team and kept us focused on our goals.”
– John Dorward, Former Executive Director
Doug Peters
I would give Convergent the highest possible rating. They don’t muscle their way into a community and run roughshod over community leadership. They very carefully, patiently, and methodically work closely with organizational leadership – both staff and volunteers – to first understand the objective, then create and closely follow an approach that fits perfectly within the culture of the community. They work with community leadership to create a plan that the leadership identifies as important. Then they tie a return on investment to that and make the hard asks.
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Christle Ross
We talked to a few different consulting firms and really felt a connection with Convergent from the start. They added structure to our feasibility study and credibility to our fundraising campaign. This was a new thing for us, and our partnership with Convergent was a good one. They helped us go through the process painlessly. The day-to-day of the study and campaign would have been hard to manage without them. They represented us well.
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