by Nancy Rieves | Dec 10, 2020 | Donors, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
How to Secure Year-End Gifts! It’s time to secure those outstanding year-end gifts! You are scanning your major donor lists to see who you have not heard from this year. No doubt, you are fretting as the year comes to a close and you have not reached your fundraising...
by Nancy Rieves | Nov 11, 2020 | Donors
3 Simple Ways to Avoid Costly Political Conversations with Donors We all know we need to avoid costly political conversations with donors. Wow! What an emotional week with the presidential and other important elections for our country and communities last week. I...
by Nancy Rieves | Nov 1, 2020 | Donors
Donors’ Motives for Giving in a Crisis What are donors’ motives for giving in a crisis? The headlines keep popping up. Giving is up in 2020 compared to the same time last year. In fact, one survey finds giving in the second quarter of 2020 increased by a whopping 41...
by Nancy Rieves | Oct 28, 2020 | Donors
Don’t Overlook Your Most Loyal Donors During a Crisis Are you focused on your most loyal donors — not only right now during this crisis but always? Consider it this way. . . . Moving to a new community can be scary and daunting. Picture talking with someone and...
by Nancy Rieves | Oct 7, 2020 | Donor Communication
How to Write the Best Solicitation Letter Ever! Do you often struggle in writing a winning solicitation letter? Is it captivating and engaging? Year-end giving is around the corner! In thinking about philanthropy, this is the season of gift-giving and giving thanks....
by Nancy Rieves | Sep 23, 2020 | Donors
Fundraisers: Why NOW is Best Time to Reach Wealthy Donors Are you using this time to reach wealthy donors? During this time of continued distancing, I stay in closer contact than the norm with several elderly family members. The reason is . . . . I worry about their...
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