by Nancy Rieves | 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 | 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...