The AI Welcome Sequence: Automate Donor Retention & Turn First-Time Gifts into Lifelong Support

Most nonprofits pour energy into getting that first donation—then ghost the donor right after. In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly reveals the exact AI-powered welcome sequence that turns first-time givers into lifelong supporters—automatically.You’ll get the full breakdown of the 3-part sequence, including ChatGPT prompts to help you write thank-you emails, impact stories, and warm invitations to monthly giving. You’ll learn how to set it all up in tools like ConvertKit or your CRM—so every new donor feels seen, valued, and connected from day one.Whether you’re running solo or managing a team, this system is simple to launch and powerful for retention. One small nonprofit even doubled their second gift rate using this exact strategy.Plus, hear how to segment donor messages with DonorBooks and personalize every email without writing each one from scratch.If you're looking for nonprofit donor retention tips, AI automations, or an easy way to build deeper donor relationships, this is your must-listen guide.Grab my free AI growth playbook here -https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/tuv7F75UH41Y7on2cqI9?notrack=true