by Nancy Rieves | Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
A Philanthropic Black History Month How do you give three cheers for a philanthropic Black History Month? Well, let’s start with history . . . From junior high through high school, I struggled to get interested — much less see the usefulness — in...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Appreciation, Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Relationships
How to Show Donor Love on Valentine’s Day How to Show Donor Love at Valentine How do you show donor love at Valentine? To begin with, you have a huge opportunity with Valentine’s Day approaching! This is the time to show your donors how much you love and appreciate...
by Nancy Rieves | Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Nonprofit Leaders Live MLK’s Dream Nonprofit leaders live MLK’s dream every day. We have the opportunity to carry out what King stood for – kindness, courage, and unity. Eighteen steps from the top of the Lincoln Memorial, is where I happened to be standing. As...
by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Fundraising, Fundraising Success, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
HOW TO KICKSTART YOUR FUNDRAISING Are you ready to kickstart your fundraising? Are you tired of playing small? It’s a new year, and it’s time to make changes so you significantly raise more money than last year and maintain that high level of revenue stream. As a...
by Nancy Rieves | 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 | 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...
