Presidential Sites Summit 2022: Donor Cultivation in a Post-Pandemic Environment

This photograph by Grant Miller was taken on March 17, 2022 at the Presidential Sites Summit. The Summit was hosted by the White House Historical Association and took place in Dallas, Texas from March 15 to March 17. Held every two years, the Summit included attendees from institutions all over the country and from across the spectrum of the historical profession to discuss key issues and consider the latest trends in topics ranging from operations to outreach and interpretation.

The third session on March 17 was titled, "Donor Cultivation in a Post-Pandemic Environment." The session examined how fundraising practices and strategies have been altered significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in virtual experiences for donors. The session considered these changes and discussed the best cultivation practices in a post-pandemic world. Speakers included Ashley Dabbiere, Rhett Wilson, Jason Molihan, Joe Bondi, and Aimee Furrie.