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

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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 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 Lowe serves as Vice President of Client Relationships at AGP, where she leads data‑driven fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. With more than 20 years of experience across fundraising, data management, analytics, production, digital, and media brokerage, Liz brings a uniquely practical perspective to direct response marketing. She is known for turning complex data into actionable insight that improves performance and increases impact. Liz leads AGP’s Food Bank and Human Services vertical, combining her passion for food access with strategies that help organizations better serve their communities.

Ryan Carpenter

VP, Client Success

Ryan Carpenter serves as Vice President of Client Success at AGP, bringing deep experience across donor engagement strategy, with a particular focus on mid-level donor identification, retention, and upgrade. His background spans agencies, nonprofits, and technology platforms, including GivingDNA, where he helped shape data‑driven approaches to donor engagement. Known for his ability to untangle complex data, Ryan identifies hidden trends and builds multi‑channel strategies that strengthen donor relationships, unlock mid- and major gift potential, and support sustainable growth.