by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
There are 5 factors that contribute to fundraising success. As fundraisers, how do you turn devastating news for a family into something positive and that brings hope for others? That’s what happened with a family working with the staff of a nonprofit. Devastating...
by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
Is Fundraising about making friends? Yes and No! Yes, friend-raising is an aspect of fundraising. In fact, it’s a huge factor. Fundraising is about building trusted relationships and turning those passionate about your cause into ardent supporters. No, friend-raising...
by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Productivity, Time Management
Is #GivingTuesday Where to Spend Your Time? Is #GivingTuesday where to spend your time? Is your hair on fire?! I met Jenny at a local coffee shop recently. A very successful development director in her mid-career, Jenny is passionate about changing lives and even more...
by Nancy Rieves | Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Participating in GivingTuesday… or Not? Are you participating in GivingTuesday this year? Are you still contemplating what that looks like? GivingTuesday is a global day of giving and refers to the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.). The day celebrates...
