Hi, I’m Sandy Rees. I’m a fundraising coach and consultant, and my passion is showing small nonprofit organizations how to raise more money, strengthen their Boards, and build relationships with donors.

Here are my personal Fundraising Beliefs:

• I believe that every nonprofit organization with a compelling mission can be fully funded.
• I believe that the best fundraising is based on relationships with donors.
• I believe that donor relations and gift acknowledgement are critical to successful fundraising.
• I believe you must be passionate about your cause in order to attract supporters.

 

About Me…

As a former Director of Development, I’m well-versed in all areas of fundraising and donor development.  My strengths include donor relations, direct mail, nonprofit marketing, board development, and strategic planning.

I obtained my CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification in 2003.

I’m the author of Fundraising Buffet and creator of the Get Fully Funded system for fundraising. I’ve contributed articles to Advancing Philanthropy and co-author of the column “Little Shop” for Fundraising Success Magazine.  I’m the author of the blog Get Fully Funded and I’m a Platinum Author on www.ezinearticles.com.

I’m an accomplished presenter and an AFP Master Trainer. I’ve led fundraising seminars for America’s Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Amputee Coalition of America and the Chattanooga Center for Nonprofits.

I’m active in the community and have volunteered with many community organizations including Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR), Lost Sheep Ministries, Horse Haven of Tennessee, and Loudon High School Band Boosters.  I’m a former Girl Scout Leader and currently serve on the Board of Directors for Loudon County Habitat for Humanity.

I live on a small farm in East Tennessee with my husband and two teenage daughters. In my spare time, I like to quilt, garden, and ride my horse, Harley.

 

Member, Great Smoky Mountain chapter

 

 

 

 

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