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Eight seconds to make your message stick

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET

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Learn the science of donor attention and how to make every message count.


Your donors are distracted, and generic thank-yous aren’t cutting through. In a world of inbox fatigue and endless scroll, nonprofits have just 8 seconds to capture a donor’s attention before losing them for good.

This session with Nicholas Kristock, founder of Fleece & Thank You and KindKatch, breaks down the brain science behind donor attention and gives you a practical framework for creating peak moments that donors actually remember.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why donors stop paying attention and how to win it back.
  • How sensory details and personal attribution make messages stick.
  • Why personalized video drives higher open rates and donor retention.
  • How to scale personalized outreach without burning out your team.
  • How to time your ask for peak emotional impact.

Don’t miss the chance to walk away with tools you can use immediately.

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Presented by:

Nicholas Kristock
Nicholas Kristock

President and Executive Director, Fleece & Thank You

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