Bonterra Que is your built-in AI fundraising assistant in Network for Good, designed to help small and midsize nonprofits strengthen donor relationships without adding staff. Powered by over 10 years of nonprofit data and fundraising benchmarks, Que helps you keep supporters engaged through smart, timely outreach.
With just a prompt, Que shows you who to connect with, when, and why—whether you’re thanking recent donors or re-engaging those at risk of lapsing. It offers clear donor insights and suggests next steps like sending a thank-you or scheduling a call, giving you the confidence to build lasting connections.
Whether you’re an Executive Director balancing stewardship with programming or a Development Manager overseeing campaigns, Que gives you the clarity and confidence to build lasting donor connections.
Getting Started with Donor Stewardship in Bonterra Que
Step 1: Open Que
From your Network for Good Dashboard, click the 'Ask Que' button in the upper right corner (or in the bottom navigation panel if you are using a mobile device/tablet) to launch the assistant.
Step 2: Use a Suggested Prompt or Type Your Own
Try prompts like:
“Which donors should I reach out to today?”
“Help me create personalized acknowledgments for recent donors.”
“Who is most at risk of lapsing before year-end?”
Step 3: Review the Suggested Donor Insights
Que will return a list of recommended donors to prioritize, along with giving history, engagement summaries, and suggested actions like calls, thank-you notes, or upgrade asks. You can review these details, customize outreach, and decide what action to take.
Step 4: Review your Next Steps
Que will return a list of recommended actions you can take to support your Donor Stewardship practices. By selecting one of these options, you will then be taken to the suggested workflow to continue your work, or you can choose to engage further with Que by typing your response and selecting ‘Send’
Tip: You can also quickly access and click the 'Steward with Que' button on each donor's contact card!
Example Use Cases for Donor Stewardship
Not sure where to start? Just ask Que to suggest stewardship priorities based on your donor history and fundraising performance. Que can highlight the most impactful opportunities depending on your goals, such as retaining loyal donors, upgrading mid-level givers, or thanking new supporters.
Scenario | How Que Helps | Example Prompts |
Re-engaging At-Risk Donors | Que identifies donors who haven’t given recently but are strong candidates for reactivation, then suggests personalized outreach steps to bring them back. |
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Personalized Acknowledgments | Que surfaces recent donors so you can provide timely and meaningful acknowledgments, ensuring every gift feels recognized. |
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Major Donor Preparation | Que provides a detailed donor profile with giving history, engagement across campaigns, and upgrade potential to prepare for calls or meetings. |
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Year-End Stewardship | Que highlights the top supporters to prioritize before Giving Tuesday or year-end appeals, helping you maximize retention and results during critical fundraising windows. |
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Event Engagement (Optional) | Que identifies local or highly engaged donors who are strong candidates for event invitations, helping boost attendance and giving. |
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Prompt Guide: How to Use Que for Donor Stewardship
Donor Stewardship
Que helps you strengthen donor relationships and improve retention by identifying who to engage, when to engage them, and how to make every interaction more meaningful.
Try prompts like:
Which of my donors are most likely to increase their recurring giving?
Which donors are most likely to become monthly sustainers?
I’m sending an email appeal — who should I include to maximize results?
“Which donors should I reach out to today?”
“Who is most at risk of lapsing?”
You can expect:
Prioritized lists of donors with insights on giving history and engagement
Draft thank-you messages, call notes, or email suggestions
Recommended “next steps” like scheduling a call, sending an email, or flagging donors for future campaigns
What Que Evaluates:
Donor giving history and recency
Engagement across campaigns and channels
Predictive AI models for retention risk and upgrade potential
Your organization’s donor data to ground recommendations in real supporter behavior
What do you want to do next?
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