Samantha McDonald Moderated Nonprofit Roundtable on Fundraising and Donor Engagement

June 23, 2026 – Worcester, MA

On June 23, 2026, Samantha McDonald moderated the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit Roundtable on fundraising and donor engagement.

The program, which featured Theresa Lee, Chief Development Officer at the New England Botanic Garden, and Lynn Swain, Vice President for Advancement at the American Antiquarian Society, focused on the value of building relationships with nonprofit donors. Their discussion explored how understanding each donor’s unique motivations for giving can help organizations strengthen engagement and foster long-term support.

Drawing on the principles of active listening, enthusiasm and kindness, the roundtable examined approaches to donor cultivation that can be applied across a wide range of nonprofit organizations – from small historical societies and membership-based organizations to nonprofits that rely heavily on foundation or government funding.