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 | 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 | 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 | Donors, Leadership
Major Gift Fundraising Takes Time, Just like Long-term Investing Major gift fundraising takes time. Easier said than done, right? Let me share a story why nonprofit leaders should keep this tip to heart: My dad, a dentist, always found interest in the stock market....
