The Association of Midwest Museums is excited to announce a new partnership with Donorly, a fundraising consulting firm that partners with arts and culture organizations to build sustainable, community-driven fundraising strategies.
At Donorly, individual giving is at the heart of long-term success. Their approach combines donor research, data insights, and practical systems-building to help nonprofits strengthen donor relationships, grow major gifts pipelines, and prepare for transformational campaigns. Founded by Sandra Davis, who brings decades of experience in the arts and culture sector, Donorly understands the unique challenges and opportunities that museum leaders face when it comes to fundraising.
We’ll be working together to bring you:
- Midwest Museums Connect Meetup discussions focused on fundraising strategies, such as “how to leverage your year-end appeal in the New Year”
- Conference sessions and workshops
- Advice articles on the AMM Blog
- Exclusive discounts on Donorly services
Upcoming Professional Development
To kickstart this partnership, Donorly has invited AMM members to join them for workshops and coaching sessions taking place this fall and winter:
🗓 October 30, 12 PM EST
Level Up Your Individual Giving Program: From Memberships to Major Gifts
A hands-on working session to help you transform transactional giving into meaningful donor engagement.
🗓 October 31, 1 PM EST
Fundraising Without Fear: Mastering the Art of the Ask
An interactive coaching session on how to overcome common fears around asking for support.
Midwest Museums Connect Meetups
Looking ahead, in January 2026, we’ll be co-hosting two Midwest Museums Connect Meetups focused on fundraising strategies, such as “how to leverage your year-end appeal in the New Year.” These biweekly meetups cover a range of topics. Sign up for the whole series to receive reminders about topics and join us when you can.
Exclusive Offer for AMM Members
In addition, AMM members can take advantage of Donorly’s exclusive Jumpstart Pilot Program — a cost-effective Fundraising Assessment & Strategy Preview that provides a focused review of your donor data, communications, and fundraising approach, along with clear, actionable recommendations to strengthen your individual giving program.
Click here to download the flyer for this special offer.
Learn more about Donorly at www.donorly.com. If you’d like to schedule a free 1:1 strategy call, please book a time at https://meetings.hubspot.com/donorly/connect.