by Nancy Rieves | Jan 31, 2019 | Donor Appreciation, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
How to Show Donor Love at Valentine How do you show donor love at Valentine? To begin with, you have a huge opportunity with Valentine’s Day approaching! This is the time to show your donors how much you love and appreciate them. As February 14 approaches, develop a...
by Nancy Rieves | Jan 24, 2019 | Donors, Message
Are your major donors on social media? Sure they are! They are tracking their college buddies on Facebook, posting recipes on Pinterest, following their favorite artists on Instagram, reading from their influencers on LinkedIn, and gasping at the latest political...
by Nancy Rieves | Jan 8, 2019 | Leadership
Her eyes filled with tears as the cameraman paused to comfort her with his words. She was trying to regain her composure so she could answer the questions. I remember watching as students who had received life-altering scholarships were interviewed. They had gone on...
by Nancy Rieves | Jan 7, 2019 | Board, Leadership
How do you get board members to support fundraising efforts? I recently sat down with a board member who resigned from a nonprofit board. She was frustrated because she was only being asked to sell tickets to events — nothing else. Furthermore, she shared her...
by Nancy Rieves | Jan 6, 2019 | Leadership
A development director’s first 100 days are critical to the organization’s fundraising success. You have just been hired as the new development director of a small nonprofit. As a matter of fact, you are accomplished, have a proven track record, and come highly...
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