by Nancy Rieves | Donor Communication, Fundraising, Leadership, Message, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
What’s Working with Fundraising Right Now What’s working with fundraising right now? Fundraising Right Now: Addressing Needs While it seems we are far from a recovery in this virus crisis, there’s already a clear difference and a meaningful distinction in...
by Nancy Rieves | Board, Donor Ask Language, Donor Communication, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Relationships
COVID 19 Ways to Connect with Donors Let’s get creative in ways to connect with donors — show your most loyal supporters how much you care about them. Indeed, we all know it is much easier to retain donors than it is to acquire new ones. And you are less focused...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Ask Language, Donor Communication, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Mindset, Nonprofit Funding, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Should you be Asking for Major Gifts During the Crisis? Should you be asking for major gifts now? Yes. Absolutely YES! It is appropriate to be asking for major gifts for your nonprofit organization in this crisis. In fact, you owe it to your mission to not only...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Communication, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Nonprofit Funding, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
4 Reasons you Can Secure Large Gifts Without Being Face-to-Face Nonprofit leaders need not be face-to-face to secure large gifts. Without a doubt, physical distancing is no excuse for not asking for a major gift. In fact, you should be asking for large gifts! Donors...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Appreciation, Donor Communication, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Message, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
5 Steps to Donor Thank-You Calls: Show You Care During a Crisis It’s time to make donor thank-you calls. It’s time to show gratitude. This virus crisis is not going away tomorrow. With the chaos and instability, let’s pause and think aboutwhat needs to happen. Let’s...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Appreciation, Donor Ask Language, Donor Communication, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Mindset, Nonprofits, Overcoming Fear, Philanthropy, Relationships
Donor communications are more critical than ever during the coronavirus disruption. As the COVID-19 crisis rapidly evolves, you are likely bombarded with lots of decisions. Your first priority is to follow the guidelines from the CDC. For many of you, you are deciding...
