Mid-Level Fundraising: Effectively Stewarding = Increased Generosity for Future Stability

Food banks are facing rising demand, economic uncertainty, and shifting donor behaviors. But recent donor sentiment research shows something encouraging: donors still care deeply, and many are ready to give more, with the right stewardship and outreach. 

In fact, 83% of food bank donors say they’re likely to give in the next year, and 66% of lapsed donors say they’re open to returning. The challenge isn’t motivation. It’s activation. 

In this practical, strategy-forward webinar, AGP’s Ryan Carpenter and Liz Lowe explore how food banks can strengthen mid-level fundraising by focusing on smarter stewardship, clearer priorities, and engagement strategies that work even with small teams and limited time. 

Drawing on food bank–specific donor insights and real-world client results, this session shows how mid-level donors (those already showing loyalty and capacity) can become a stabilizing force today and a stronger pipeline for future major gifts. 

What You’ll Learn 

• Why mid-level donors play a critical role in food bank stability and long-term growth 
• The most common reasons mid-level programs stall, and how food banks can overcome them 
• How to identify donors most likely to deepen their support using more than giving history 
• Practical, scalable stewardship strategies that build trust and loyalty 
• How effective mid-level engagement strengthens both annual fund performance and major gift pipelines 

We’ll Explore 

• Why donors often disengage due to operational gaps, not lack of interest 
• How clearer impact reporting and consistent outreach improve retention 
• Stewardship approaches that align with how food bank donors want to engage 
• How mid-level donors become a more reliable bridge to future major giving 

If your team is navigating uncertainty, balancing competing priorities, and looking for clearer focus and more confidence in how you’re stewarding your donor file, this webinar is for you. 

Hosted By

Liz Lowe

VP, Client Relationships

Liz has over 20 years of fundraising, data management/processing, data analytics, production, digital, design, and media brokerage experience. With a heart founded in data, her primary goal is to find new ways to look at and use your data to inform strategy. She is highly skilled at utilizing a data-driven strategy to increase the response to your impactful direct response campaigns. In her current Client Relations role, Liz has followed her personal passion for making food accessible to everyone by leading the Food Bank and Human Services vertical at AGP.

Ryan Carpenter

VP, Donor Engagement

Ryan Carpenter, VP of Client Success at AGP, brings diverse experience in fundraising, from Mid-Level giving to data analytics. From agencies (THD) to nonprofits (Year Up) and software (GivingDNA), he excels at crafting data-driven strategies to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors. His talent lies in untangling complex data to find hidden trends and develop multi-channel engagement tactics that strengthen donor relationships and unlock major gift potential.