by Nancy Rieves | Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
A Philanthropic Black History Month How do you give three cheers for a philanthropic Black History Month? Well, let’s start with history . . . From junior high through high school, I struggled to get interested — much less see the usefulness — in...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Appreciation, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
How to Show Donor Love on Valentine’s Day 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...
by Nancy Rieves | Leadership
A Development Director’s First 100 Days A development director’s first 100 days are critical to the organization’s fundraising success. Think of this. . . you have just been hired as the new development director of a small nonprofit....
by Nancy Rieves | Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Nonprofit Leaders Live MLK’s Dream Nonprofit leaders live MLK’s dream every day. We have the opportunity to carry out what King stood for – kindness, courage, and unity. Eighteen steps from the top of the Lincoln Memorial, is where I happened to be standing. As...
by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
HOW TO KICKSTART YOUR FUNDRAISING Are you ready to kickstart your fundraising? Are you tired of playing small? It’s a new year, and it’s time to make changes so you significantly raise more money than last year and maintain that high level of revenue stream. As a...
