Sandy Rees

About Sandy Rees

Sandy shows Founders and leaders of small nonprofits how to fully fund their big vision so they can spend their time changing lives instead of worrying about money. She has helped dozens of small nonprofits go from “nickel-and-dime fundraising” to mastering donor-based fundraising, inspiring their donors to give often and give big. Learn how to raise the money you need to fund your new nonprofit without begging, doing without, or paying out of your own pocket. Click here to download our free ebook Fund Your Dream.

Fundraising 101: Understand the Basics of Fundraising so You Can Fund Your Dream

By Sandy Rees|2023-09-25T17:03:33+00:00September 25th, 2023|Fundraising|

Here's the first lesson of Fundraising 101: fundraising is not about begging. I think that’s why so many people

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

By Sandy Rees|2023-09-18T16:52:57+00:00September 18th, 2023|Building donor relationships|

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and

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How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

By Sandy Rees|2023-09-05T12:48:50+00:00September 5th, 2023|Volunteers|

An Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and

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The Small Nonprofit’s Guide to Budgeting

By Sandy Rees|2023-08-28T17:16:06+00:00August 28th, 2023|Budgets and number crunching|

Nonprofit budget. Ugh. Not everyone’s favorite topic. Yet a budget is a critical tool in managing your organization. And

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4 tips for finding volunteers for your young or small nonprofit

By Sandy Rees|2023-08-21T17:18:55+00:00August 21st, 2023|Volunteers|

The old saying is true – “Many hands make light work.” Great volunteers can be a huge asset to

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How to Run an Online Fundraising Campaign

By Sandy Rees|2023-08-14T19:24:19+00:00August 14th, 2023|Online fundraising|

A well-rounded fundraising plan should include a variety of strategies like a signature event, appeals, monthly giving, and at

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7 Tips for Keeping Donors Engaged Using Fundraising Communications

By Sandy Rees|2023-08-07T19:30:36+00:00August 7th, 2023|Communicating with donors|

Keeping donors feeling connected to your work through fundraising communications is critical to your fundraising success. It's pretty simple

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8 Things You Should Do NOW to Raise More Money This Fall

By Sandy Rees|2023-07-31T20:24:45+00:00July 31st, 2023|Fundraising|

Here we are in the heat of the summer, and I’m thinking about the cool temperatures of Fall. And

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Unlock the Power of Social Media for Fundraising: Tips and Strategies to Boost Your Success

By Sandy Rees|2023-07-24T18:29:05+00:00July 24th, 2023|Social media|

Using social media for fundraising isn’t a new strategy. Almost everyone is on Facebook. And most nonprofits use Facebook

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

By Sandy Rees|2023-07-17T21:57:11+00:00July 17th, 2023|Board of Directors|

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? How do you feel? I’m willing to

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