ABOUT – Donor Detectives

Our Story

In 2005, founders Madlen Satamian and Keghan Artinian, working for Grizzard Communications, began building one of the most strategic acquisition and media placement teams in modern fundraising history.

As technology and the internet evolved, multi-channel campaigns were developed and executed for The Salvation Army of US & Canada and the nation’s largest Missions, Food Banks, Animal Welfare and Health organizations.

In 2013, Donor Detectives was founded and began serving national direct response agencies as outsourced specialists. Their proprietary software streamlined mail acquisition practices and provided the agencies and nonprofits an affordable, cost effective advantage.

Today, the Donor Detective network has grown to consist of internationally recognized, award-winning creative, digital, analytics, development and service professionals ready to grow your donor base and revenue.

Our Mission:

Caring donors change the world, so we help great causes solve the challenge of finding and nurturing new friends. Together we create a better future.

Your Lead Detectives

When it comes to tracking down donors and revenue, experience matters. The Donor Detectives team is comprised of industry veterans with decades of expertise in end-to-end fundraising. They’ve literally helped build the bridge from direct mail and media to today’s digital and integrated fundraising strategies.

Madlen Satamian

Chief Detective

Founding Member

Madlen Satamian

Madlen is a trail blazer who has pioneered the strategic creation, development and implementation of award winning, integrated, multichannel marketing campaigns for highly recognized nonprofit organizations in the US and Canada. Clients over the past two decades include The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Food Banks, Rescue Missions, Animal Welfare Organizations, and Healthcare.

Keghan Artinian

Chief Detective of Traditional Marketing

Founding Member

Keghan Artinian

Keghan’s keen eye for detail, her perseverance on behalf of the clients, combined with her ability to strategize, has helped many organizations over the last two decades. She’s helped The Salvation Army, Rescue Missions, Food Banks, Animal Welfare, and Healthcare acquire new donors who resonate with their mission and passion. This is where the relationship with the donor starts and defines the organization’s future ability to fundraise.

Dee Dee Justice

Sr. Lead Detective of Print/Production

Dee Dee Justice

Dee Dee is a results-oriented marketing and production expert with over 25 years of experience in nonprofit direct, project management, print production, and creative processes. She has a strong track record of executing direct mail campaigns for nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada, including The Salvation Army, International Rescue Committee, Food Banks, Rescue Missions, American Red Cross, and Animal Welfare Organizations.

Stephanie Mann

Lead Detective of Print/Production

Stephanie Mann

Stephanie began her nonprofit career working for Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles followed by two humane societies where she implemented fundraising campaigns, coordinated events, and spearheaded donor cultivation and stewardship activities. She has been part of the team since May 2021 and enjoys helping organizations acquire new donors through direct mail.

Ailyn Montes

Lead Detective of Digital

Ailyn Montes

Ailyn was an operations manager for a decade when she decided to shift her career to digital marketing and fuse her business experience with her creative side. She went back to school and earned a Master of Science in Marketing degree. Now she is able to use her combined knowledge to help nonprofits raise the funds needed to make our world a better place.

Laura Sime

Assistant Lead Detective of Digital

Laura Sime

Laura was drawn to the nonprofit sector of marketing for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on society. Throughout college, Laura sought positions with nonprofit organizations to gain hands-on experience and deepen her understanding of the sector. Laura is proud to work for Donor Detectives to seamlessly merge her passion for mission-driven work with her digital marketing capabilities.

Levon Satamian

Investigator of Digital Marketing

Levon Satamian

Levon graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from California State University of Northridge. After graduating, he was exposed to the nonprofit world and realized he could use his digital media and writing skills to make a meaningful impact. He is passionate about helping nonprofits implement their vision by creating compelling content, managing online campaigns, and amplifying their messages to reach those in need.

Allyssa Whitmore

Investigator of Digital Marketing

Allyssa Whitmore

Allyssa discovered her love for marketing while studying at West Virginia University, where she earned her degree in 2022. She began her career helping small businesses grow their digital presence and quickly developed a passion for supporting organizations that make a difference. Today, she’s especially focused on supporting nonprofits and small businesses through digital strategy.

Visit our Careers page to learn about job opportunities with this fabulous team.

Our Approach

Acquiring a new donor is only the first step in the journey. The relationship needs nurturing into a lifelong friendship and place of support. We help define the engagement strategies, cultivation, and stewardship messages and channels needed to keep these donors active and committed.

Our experienced detectives will guide you through the following four-part Donor Development Journey:

Analyze

Analysis is THE most important step.

We understand that every marketing dollar optimized means more services for your organization. Analysis is THE most important step. We work with our client’s internal data (campaign performance, donor demographics, behavioral data, etc.) and external data (3rd party prospect lists, market research data etc.) for analysis purposes.

Investigate

Our Investigation step provides a roadmap for success.

Our Maturity Model Investigation Framework enables an objective assessment of our client’s current state when compared to peers and the Industry.

We deep dive into the following areas:

Understand the client’s goals and aspirations, short and long-term
Understanding the structure of the organization
Analysis of the market and environment
Campaign effectiveness analysis
Reviewing the organization’s past media efforts and current relationships
Scanning the existing acquisition processes
Understanding the client’s successes and failures

Strategize

We'll maximize the use of your available resources.

As part of our process, we work with you one-on-one to identify where you are now, where you want to be, and how to get there. The strategy part of our model will maximize the use of your available resources for optimal return. More importantly, we make sure that all the teams and vendors understand your vision and goals and actually follow through with it. It’s the peace of mind you deserve by trusting our experience.

Execute

We have a stellar reputation in execution.

A strategy’s value is diminished if the execution is overlooked. Our decades-long experience in regional and national fundraising has provided the expertise necessary to understand the importance of paying attention to every little detail. If these details are missed, it may result in jeopardized or failed campaigns. We have a stellar reputation in execution of integrated multimedia plans because of our close attention to people and process.

Our work wouldn't be the same without our talented team of assistants

Take The First Step

Reach out today!