How do I use Donor Stewardship in Bonterra Que?
Want to quickly understand donor relationships and know what to focus on next? Donor Stewardship with Bonterra Que helps you review donor context and prepare for meaningful outreach by summarizing key details and recommending a clear next step, without navigating multiple CRM screens.
Step 1: Open Bonterra Que
From your EveryAction dashboard, open Bonterra Que. This opens the assistant in a chat window.

Step 2: Ask for Donor Stewardship Support
Use natural language to ask Que about a specific donor. You can search using the following supported fields:
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vanID (most exact match)
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First name
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Middle name
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Last name
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Nickname
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Email address
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Physical address
The more specific your search, the more precise the result. Searching by vanID will return the most exact match.
Try prompts like:
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Tell me about vanID 123456
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Tell me about Abigail Adams’s giving history
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Tell me about abigail.adams@email.org
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Summarize Abigail Adams’s relationship
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What should I do next with vanID 123456?
If multiple potential matches are found, Que will ask you to confirm which contact you meant before providing a summary.
Once confirmed, Que returns a concise donor summary paired with a recommended next-best action to guide your preparation.

Step 3: Review Donor Insights
Each donor summary includes information such as:
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A two-sentence overview of the donor’s relationship
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Key giving and engagement context
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A clear recommended next step informed by predictive insights
This gives you the context you need to quickly understand the donor’s current status and prepare for outreach or meetings.

Step 4: Use the Guidance to Prepare Your Next Step
Que’s recommendations are designed to support preparation and decision-making. Review the suggested next step and determine how it fits into your existing stewardship strategy.
You remain fully in control. Donor Stewardship helps you prepare more efficiently and prioritize attention, without changing or automating your workflows.

What else do you want to do next?
Interested in learning how Bonterra keeps your data safe? Read more about Bonterra's AI Responsibility and Data Security Practices here.
Curious about how you can access Bonterra Que? Read more about accessing Bonterra Que here.
Want to learn more about Donor Stewardship in Bonterra Que? Read more about Donor Stewardship here.
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