by Nancy Rieves | May 30, 2019 | Board
Having a script to guide your board members for an ask visit is essential for nonprofits, especially when starting out. Board members want to make a difference. Most would be happy to go on donor visits if they had some guidance and direction. Board members know...
by Nancy Rieves | May 28, 2019 | Leadership
In every major donor ask visit, fundraisers often overlook that donors need to be ready for the ask. You have identified and cultivated your donors — meaning you have informed them, identified their interests, and involved them with your organization. You have...
by Nancy Rieves | May 24, 2019 | Donors
You want to raise more money through major gifts to advance your mission, right? Then you must know why your major donors give! Then you want to know what inspires and motivates a person to support your organization. You want to get to know your donors better. You...
by Nancy Rieves | May 17, 2019 | Donors, Message
Time to make a major donor acknowledgment letter; a donor has just made a major gift to your organization. You know the drill – you send a handwritten thank-you note followed by an acknowledgment letter. Yes, you send both a note and a letter. For more on notes, Read...
by Nancy Rieves | May 7, 2019 | Donors, Leadership
Major gift fundraising takes time. Easier said than done, right? Let me share a story why nonprofit leaders should keep this tip to heart: My dad, a dentist, always found interest in the stock market. Visiting with him recently, he reminded me of an investment story....
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