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 | Leadership
A Development Director's First 100 Days A development director's first 100 days are critical to the organization's fundraising success. Think of this. . . you have just been hired as the new development director of a small nonprofit. Certainly, you are...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Communication, Donors, Leadership, Message, Relationships, Time Management
Your #1 Year-End Fundraising Strategy Watch the video here! Do you know your #1 year-end fundraising strategy? Are you feeling a little frantic as you look at your fundraising goals and budget? If so, you are not alone. I remember when on the frontlines of...
by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Leadership, Message, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Lessons Learned from Giving Tuesday Watch the video here! There are a number of lessons learned from Giving Tuesday each year. While giving to several nonprofits as a test one year, I received varying responses and degrees of gratitude. I was drawn in by some...
by Nancy Rieves | Donor Ask Language, Donors
Solicitation Letter SAMPLE Watch the video here! Need a solicitation letter sample? Inside our group coaching calls, the details of writing a good year-end solicitation letter has been an on-going conversation. So I put together a sample solicitation letter inspired...
