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 | Donors, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofit Funding, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Nonprofits Seeking Big Funding in Crisis: A New Set of Rules Nonprofits should be seeking big funding in the wake of the current economic challenges and tumultuous times. While this environment means a whole new set of rules in seeking support, it also means sticking...
