by Nancy Rieves | Jan 16, 2020 | Board, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Identify Major Donors, Leadership, Philanthropy
How to Identify Major Donors Do you know how to identify major donors? While at the foundation I helped launch, we received gifts from a gentleman we had never met. The gifts came at various times during the year and in various amounts — all over $1,000. I tried...
by Nancy Rieves | Jul 31, 2019 | Board, Donors
How do you show gratitude to a major donor? For instance, are you: Thoughtfully creative Sincere and heartfelt Prepared and Prompt Here are three absolutes to every thank you note to a major donor. The Board Member was horrified that the staff did not respond...
by Nancy Rieves | Jul 24, 2019 | Board, Leadership
As a nonprofit leader, how do you keep board members engaged and excited about advancing the mission of your organization? First of all, board members provide amazing value to nonprofits through board service. That is to say, they are often savvy business men and...
by Nancy Rieves | Jul 18, 2019 | Board
Are you a fundraiser or an event planner? Do you know the costs and benefits of your fundraising events? Let me get to the point. If you are a fundraiser and spending significant time deciding on such things as the venue location, the font of the invitations, or the...
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 | Apr 25, 2019 | Board, Donors, Leadership
I remember a new board member saying when he came on the board, “I don’t have a Rolodex. Don’t expect me to provide any names.” It is discouraging to hear those words from a board member. They don’t all have to help with names and introductions. However, every board...
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