Donor Data Deep Dive
Using Analytics to Predict & Increase Giving
June 5, 2026 at 12PM ET
Donor Data Deep Dive
Using Analytics to Predict & Increase Giving
June 5, 2026 at 12PM ET
Transform your donor database into a powerful revenue-generation tool. Learn the advanced analytics techniques that identify your best prospects, predict giving behavior, and drive measurable increases in average gift sizes. This is the practical, data-driven training your development team has been waiting for.
Your Hosts
• Ron Haas, CEO
• Rich Cummins, President
• Jonathan Helder, VP of Donor Intelligence
• Jerry Grimes, VP of Client Services
What You'll Learn
• How to segment your donor database strategically so your team focuses energy on the right people at the right time.
• The key data points that reveal giving potential and how to build predictive models that actually work for smaller shops.
• How to create personalized appeals based on donor behavior and giving history to increase response rates and average gift sizes.
• Simple, actionable dashboards that surface your best prospects without requiring a data science background.
• How to move from reactive fundraising to a proactive, insight-driven annual giving strategy.
• How strong donor data practices today build a healthier major gift pipeline for tomorrow.
Registration Information
Enter your details on the registration page and we will email the Zoom link and reminders. Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send the replay.
Date: June 5, 2026
Who Should Attend?
• Development leaders and annual fund managers
• Major gift officers looking to identify and prioritize top prospects
• Executive directors and nonprofit CEOs who want data driving their fundraising decisions
• Anyone responsible for donor retention, upgrades, or unrestricted revenue growth
FAQs
• Will there be a replay? Yes. All registrants receive the recording and supporting resources.
• Do I need a camera or microphone? No. Participation is optional and questions can be submitted via chat.
• Is it really free? Yes, completely free with no upsell required.
Ron Haas
Ron brings decades of comprehensive experience in faith-based fundraising and organizational leadership to his consulting practice, with a diverse background that includes pastoral ministry, college administration as Vice President, foundation leadership, and extensive board service across educational institutions and ministry organizations. He specializes in fundraising education and training, regularly presenting at conferences and authoring practical resources including "Ask for a Fish" (outlining seven strategic steps for ministry fundraising), "Simply Share," and "Keep on Asking" (featuring 52 weekly devotionals for fundraising professionals). Ron's client portfolio spans the full spectrum of Christian organizations—universities, rescue missions, international ministries, and local churches—with consulting services that encompass strategic planning, annual fund development, board training, and major donor cultivation. His approach combines practical fundraising expertise with a deep understanding of ministry culture, helping organizations integrate fundraising naturally into their mission and ministry activities.
Rich Cummins
Rich Cummins brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to his role as President of The Timothy Group, with a diverse background that includes university administration as Vice President, rescue mission fundraising, and global CEO leadership. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), he specializes in capital campaign management, major donor cultivation, and strategic guidance for faith-based organizations seeking to align their fundraising efforts with mission objectives. Rich is co-author of Emotional Intelligence in Christ, which explores leadership principles through a Christian perspective. He is married to Danielle, father of five children, and enjoys hiking, fitness, basketball, travel, and reading nonfiction literature.
Jerry Grimes
Jerry brings extensive media and nonprofit experience to his role as Vice President for Client Services at The Timothy Group, with a career spanning journalism (Cox News Service, AP, UPI), television marketing and programming, and faith-based radio leadership. He earned degrees in journalism and political science from Indiana State University and a master's in leadership from Columbia International University, where he also served as General Manager of 89.7 WMHK, a Marconi Award-winning radio station that raised over $1 million annually without interrupting programming for fundraising campaigns. His nonprofit development experience includes consulting work, a Development Director position at WAY-FM, and a Vice President role at Advocace (now Dickerson-Baker) before joining Positive Alternative Radio from 2016 to 2025. Ordained for ministry in 2005, Jerry has been married to his wife Lisa since 1981, and together they are proud grandparents and active members of Crossroads Christian Church in Irmo, South Carolina.
Jonathan Helder
Jonathan brings over a decade of proven fundraising experience and expertise in data-driven strategies to his work helping nonprofit organizations and ministries enhance their community impact through strategic, data-based approaches that improve fundraising effectiveness and organizational performance. He has authored articles and presented to local and national organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals (West Michigan), Do More Good, Nonprofit Hub, and the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance. Prior to joining The Timothy Group, Jonathan owned and operated a fundraising consulting firm, served as Advancement Director for All Belong Center for Inclusive Education, and worked as Development Director for Jubilee Centers International. He holds professional credentials as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and maintains an Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) from Indiana University's Lilly School of Philanthropy, along with a bachelor's degree in business and finance from Grand Valley State University.
Ron Haas
Ron brings decades of comprehensive experience in faith-based fundraising and organizational leadership to his consulting practice, with a diverse background that includes pastoral ministry, college administration as Vice President, foundation leadership, and extensive board service across educational institutions and ministry organizations. He specializes in fundraising education and training, regularly presenting at conferences and authoring practical resources including "Ask for a Fish" (outlining seven strategic steps for ministry fundraising), "Simply Share," and "Keep on Asking" (featuring 52 weekly devotionals for fundraising professionals). Ron's client portfolio spans the full spectrum of Christian organizations—universities, rescue missions, international ministries, and local churches—with consulting services that encompass strategic planning, annual fund development, board training, and major donor cultivation. His approach combines practical fundraising expertise with a deep understanding of ministry culture, helping organizations integrate fundraising naturally into their mission and ministry activities.
Rich Cummins
Rich Cummins brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to his role as President of The Timothy Group, with a diverse background that includes university administration as Vice President, rescue mission fundraising, and global CEO leadership. As a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), he specializes in capital campaign management, major donor cultivation, and strategic guidance for faith-based organizations seeking to align their fundraising efforts with mission objectives. Rich is co-author of Emotional Intelligence in Christ, which explores leadership principles through a Christian perspective. He is married to Danielle, father of five children, and enjoys hiking, fitness, basketball, travel, and reading nonfiction literature.
Jerry Grimes
Jerry brings extensive media and nonprofit experience to his role as Vice President for Client Services at The Timothy Group, with a career spanning journalism (Cox News Service, AP, UPI), television marketing and programming, and faith-based radio leadership. He earned degrees in journalism and political science from Indiana State University and a master's in leadership from Columbia International University, where he also served as General Manager of 89.7 WMHK, a Marconi Award-winning radio station that raised over $1 million annually without interrupting programming for fundraising campaigns. His nonprofit development experience includes consulting work, a Development Director position at WAY-FM, and a Vice President role at Advocace (now Dickerson-Baker) before joining Positive Alternative Radio from 2016 to 2025. Ordained for ministry in 2005, Jerry has been married to his wife Lisa since 1981, and together they are proud grandparents and active members of Crossroads Christian Church in Irmo, South Carolina.