by Nancy Rieves | Jan 21, 2022 | Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Message, Philanthropy
How to Get the Attention of Major Donors Do you know how to clarify your message in order to get the attention of major donors? Let’s talk about creating clear and compelling messages for your organization so your words will get the attention of major donors. The...
by Nancy Rieves | Jan 12, 2021 | Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Fundraising Predictions for 2021 How can we even think about fundraising predictions for 2021? Wow! What a whirlwind we have been in, not only in 2020, but these first days of 2021 with unrest in our nation. I know you will agree — it’s time to focus on coming...
by Nancy Rieves | Sep 16, 2020 | Fundraising Success
Are you Getting the Right People to your Events? Fundraiser, let me ask you this: Are you getting the right people to your events? As we scramble to move our in-person events to new online platforms, we are determined to make the experience meaningful and engaging for...
by Nancy Rieves | May 28, 2020 | 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 | Apr 23, 2020 | 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 | Apr 16, 2020 | 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...
