by Nancy Rieves | Donors, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
A Common Fundraising Mistake and How to Avoid It Nonprofits, here’s a common fundraising mistake and how to avoid it. I heard a donor once say to an audience of fundraisers, “Don’t send me another mug.” With that, she said, “An invitation to the office to see what you...
by Nancy Rieves | Leadership
Nonprofit Leaders: Here’s your Silver Bullet Nonprofits leaders and fundraisers — are you stuck and looking for a silver bullet? Recently, I met with my mastermind of other coaches and entrepreneurs. Interestingly, we were discussing the toll of the pandemic on...
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...
