by Nancy Rieves | Donor Ask Language, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
How to Write the Best Solicitation Letter Ever! Do you often struggle in writing a winning solicitation letter? Is it captivating and engaging? At the end of this year, I was sorting through my mail that had piled up. Much of it was solicitation letters. Like many...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Ask Language, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
The Three Most Important Elements to Donor Ask Language There are three important elements to any donor ask language. While at a conference session early in my fundraising career, the presenter spouted off words to use to ask someone for a gift. Thank goodness, hands...
by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
There are 5 factors that contribute to fundraising success. As fundraisers, how do you turn devastating news for a family into something positive and that brings hope for others? That’s what happened with a family working with the staff of a nonprofit. Devastating...
by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Mindset, Overcoming Fear, Philanthropy
How to Overcome the Fear of Fundraising How to Overcome the Fear of Fundraising Are you ready to overcome the fear of fundraising? Let me share with you about overcoming a different kind of fear and intimidation. For almost three years now, I drive a race car...
