# Making Stewardship Personal, Scalable, Sustainable

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Podcast: [The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast-4795105)
Published: 2026-01-27T11:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-intentional-fundraiser.captivate.fm/episode/making-stewardship-personal-scalable-sustainable
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## Resource

“More touches” are burning teams out 😅 I talk with so many fundraisers who are trying to do heartfelt, hyper-personal stewardship for everyone… and ending up exhausted, guilty, and behind by December. In my latest episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I share a simple 3-tier stewardship system I have used for years to keep donor care personal, scalable, and sustainable. We get into: The burnout story of doing “all the things” for everyone 😵‍💫 Why donors remember moments, not message volume How to segment your portfolio into high touch, mid touch, and automated care Where automation and AI belong, without sounding robotic 🤖❤️ How to build a 90 day stewardship map that replaces year end panic with a steady rhythm I also walk through practical examples you can adapt in a small shop or a large institution, plus a simple challenge you can complete in under an hour. What would change for you and your team if stewardship felt planned and sustainable instead of last minute and overwhelming Listen to “Making Stewardship Personal, Scalable, Sustainable,” and share this episode with a colleague, executive director, or board member who cares about both donors and staff wellbeing. 🎧👉 Resources: Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode . Review my show: Please review my show . After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap to rate with five stars, and then tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful, or inspiring in some way. Privacy Policy: See Privacy Policy at https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies Newsletter: Subscribe to my Scaling Major Gifts weekly newsletter.

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