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.

12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

By Sandy Rees|2022-05-03T12:14:34+00:00May 3rd, 2022|Crisis Fundraising, Fundraising events|

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That

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10 Places You Won’t Find Donors for Your Nonprofit

By Sandy Rees|2022-04-18T18:28:22+00:00April 18th, 2022|Fundraising|

If you’re working hard trying to find donors for your nonprofit, well done! Regularly adding new donors is how

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How to Succeed in the First Year of Fundraising for Startup Nonprofits

By Sandy Rees|2022-05-18T12:24:45+00:00April 11th, 2022|Fundraising, Nonprofit startup|

Fundraising for startup nonprofits, especially during the first year, can feel like standing at the base of a mountain

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

By Sandy Rees|2022-03-22T13:43:37+00:00March 22nd, 2022|Building donor relationships|

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major

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Your Guide to Hiring Staff for Your Nonprofit

By Sandy Rees|2022-03-08T12:53:44+00:00March 8th, 2022|Building donor relationships, Management, Nonprofit startup|

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff

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Step-by-Step Plan for Activating Fundraising Ambassadors

By Sandy Rees|2022-03-08T13:46:41+00:00March 1st, 2022|Fundraising|

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for

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The Nonprofit Administration Dilemma: How Much Should You Spend on Fundraising?

By Sandy Rees|2022-02-22T13:17:20+00:00February 22nd, 2022|Budgets and number crunching|

As your nonprofit starts to blossom, don’t be surprised if you are conflicted over how much to spend on

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Your Complete Guide to Planning Your First Special Event

By Sandy Rees|2022-02-25T14:36:52+00:00February 14th, 2022|Fundraising events|

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money.A

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

By Sandy Rees|2022-06-10T15:45:03+00:00February 1st, 2022|Nonprofit startup|

There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! It’s exhilarating and you want to just

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Answer these 6 questions to frame your fundraising plan structure

By Sandy Rees|2022-10-11T22:43:54+00:00January 10th, 2022|Fundraising planning|

Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan

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