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Does This Sound Like You?
- Your morning mantra is usually—"Asking for money is HARD!"
- Is your fundraising all about "get this done now so it's off my list"?
- Do you fear you will freeze up, stumble over your words, or get flustered when talking with a donor?
- Are you afraid you will make an inappropriate ask to a donor and insult them or push them away?
- Do you hide behind emails, events, and grants because you feel you don't have the time or know-how to engage properly with big-gift donors?
- Are your administrative tasks eating your time and you never pull away long enough to get to know potential donors on your Dream 100 List?
Wouldn't it be nice if...
- You had a fundraising plan so you know what to do and when to do it --- that gets your staff motivated.
- You have the confidence to know exactly what to say in striking up a conversation with a big donor . . . without feeling like you will do it wrong.
- You had the right ask language figured out for you so asking for money rolls off your tongue easily . . . and is a breeze.
- You could get big donations flowing in with little effort.
- You have a way to engage your board with fundraising that does not include having them ask their friends for money.
- You’re no longer catching up on work during weekends and it's no longer the "hair on fire" approach.
What if you could raise MORE MONEY for your nonprofit and in LESS TIME and STRESS, would you say Yes to learning how?
Great!
Don't stop reading now!
It Is POSSIBLE.
That's why I created this program.
I learned the hard way. I didn't know what I was doing when I started in the fundraising world over 20 years ago. Asking someone for money was terrifying for me!
So I just kept interacting with donors . . . but never making an ask! 🤦♀️
Let me show you the simple way to bring in large gifts!
The GOOD NEWS is...
You can become a better fundraiser, accelerate fundraising, and reduce the time you spend doing it. You can. . .
- Get crystal clear on how you talk with donors about your organization.
- Find big-gift donors and build a pipeline for major gifts.
- Create a system so you and your staff know how you are to connect with donors and build relationships.
- Know WHAT to say and HOW to ask for big gifts. Be ready!
- Feel confident when asking large-gift donors for support.
- Make donors feel valued and appreciate so they keep giving . . . and giving more!
I learned all these the HARD way.
Now, I'm sharing with you the EASY way—
So that you can:
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LEARN THE WHAT AND HOW
Improve Your Fundraising Knowledge and Skills
Major gift fundraising, or any fundraising, is both a science and an art. You'll be surprised --- it's not just about asking for money.
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LEARN THE WHY AND WHEN
Refine Your Communication Strategies
Know what to say to potential donors when talking about the impact your work. Know what to say so your words resonate with donors . . . and you are comfortable and prepared.
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CREATE A DONOR PROSPECT LIST
Focus on Your Ideal Donors
You want to be intentional in how you spend your time. You are looking for those who have the means to give, are philanthropic, and have the passion for the work you do.
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CONNECT AND LEARN FROM A NETWORK OF PEERS
Benefit from Cohort Learning
Learn from the experiences, know-how, knowledge of others as we share implementation strategies in our weekly coaching calls.
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HAVE CONTINUOUS PROGRAM ACCESS
Get Organized with Templates, Resources and Scripts
After the 8-weeks of Group Coaching, you still have access to all of the material. Because all resources are downloadable!
THE BEST PART IS...
If you don't get Results, Youl'll Get the Program for FREE.
That's how much I believe in this program!
My goal is for you to be successful and make you a better fundraiser.
Simply contact me, show me you put in the work, and I'll refund your investment.
Most people are afraid of large gift fundraising
PSSST. . . BUT don't be. If I can do it, You CAN too. And I'm here to show you how.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or been at it awhile. . . here’s the truth about fundraising:
Around 90% of donations come from around 10% of donors.
So if you are not giving major gift fundraising a try, you are leaving money on the table . . . and not reaching your full fundraising potential.
Learning how to ask for gifts – of any size – is one of the most important fundraising skills you could have.
But, like many of the students before enrolling in this program, they didn’t know where to start.
If that’s the case for you or not — this program is the roadmap to get big donors to give to your organization . . . resulting in more money with less stress and overwhelm.
Because you are not spending all your time planning events that bring little money!
That's how I raised over $16 Million in funding for 10 years as an executive director by focusing on big donors — and I want to share with you how I did it!
Are you ready to be a better fundraiser -- raise MORE MONEY in LESS TIME so you don’t work weekends and can have more margin in your life?
YES! NANCY, I WANT TO BECOME A BETTER FUNDRAISER
Who Is This FOR?
All you need is the belief in yourself -- that you're willing to learn the ins and outs of securing large gifts!
The program is ideal for executive and development directors and board members alike. However, no matter your title, if you want to learn how to bring in large gifts to your organization, you can do it with this simplified fundraising system.
All levels are welcomed and will benefit -- from beginners to experienced fundraisers in annual giving, events planning, or grant writing, for example.
Grab helpful language in the FAQ section here.
8-Weeks of Group Coaching and Your Ultimate Guide to Major Gift Fundraising
Learning how to bring in large gifts for your organization and doing it through a group coaching program . . . is one of the most powerful ways to accelerate your fundraising efforts.
Most fundraisers are afraid of major gift fundraising.
They believe major gift fundraising is not for them, they can’t ask someone for a large gift, or they don’t know how to find big-gift donors.
You CAN learn to secure any size gift!
This is the ideal online program designed for you to raise WAY more money in WAY less time with WAY less overwhelm . . .than you ever spent on events, grants, and small gift donations.
You'll Learn and Implement
The INSPIR (Inspire!) Method developed by Nancy Rieves, Ed.D.
Click on the Stages to see the details.
Stage 1: Create INTEREST
Stage 1: Create INTEREST
Stage 2: Identify NAMES
Stage 2: Identify NAMES
Stage 3: Discover SERVICE
Stage 3: Discover SERVICE
Stage 4: Align PASSIONS
Stage 4: Align PASSIONS
Stage 5: INVITE to Give
Stage 5: INVITE to Give
Stage 6: RECOGNIZE and Steward
Stage 6: RECOGNIZE and Steward
WATCH: What my students are saying about the Program
"Nancy provided a roadmap towards effective development for The Fab Foundation. She gave me confidence as I explored fundraising and learned the language of development."Sherry Lassiter
Executive Director, The Fab Foundation
“Nancy was instrumental in helping us make strategy a part of our weekly meetings and regular conversations. And I feel we have more fun because we are more prepared for our asks.”Morgan Emahiser
Director of Development, Childcare Resources
Above all else…
The 8-Weeks of Group Coaching and Your Ultimate Guide to Major Gift Fundraising gives you the skills, strategies, and resources to establish a fundraising system at your organization so you bring in big gifts and never have to worry about the small events that bring little revenue.
You Raise More Money
in Less Time and with Less Stress
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MODULE 0
Create Clear and Compelling Messages
You want to start here before ANY fundraising takes place! You will craft or fine-tune your organization’s value proposition. It’s like a case statement but shorter and more powerful!
- 4-Part Framework for drawing in big donors
- A walkthrough video and guide showing exactly how to create messaging
- Downloadable slides, video, audio & transcript
MODULE 1
Being a Recipient of Abundance
No doubt, we live in a very generous and wealthy society . . . and money is flowing. And you want to be a recipient of these large gifts. Don’t miss an opportunity to introduce large donors to your organization’s work.
- Lesson 1: Generosity and Abundance
- Lesson 2: Why People Give
- Lesson 3: The Donor Giving Path
- Downloadable slides, video, audio & transcript
MODULE 2
Identifying Your Ideal Major Donors:
Your Top 100
Establishing a fundraising system is how to be successful with major gift fundraising. And your system starts with identifying your ideal major donors. Apply the criteria and identify YOUR ideal major donors.
- Lesson 1: The 3-Point Checklist
- Lesson 2: Love the Donors You Have
- Lesson 3: Retrieve Lapsed and Event Donors
- Lesson 4: Identify New Donors
- Downloadable slides, video, audio & transcripts
MODULE 3
Informing and Inspiring Your Major Donors
A communication plan is where you start forming relationships with donors. You'll learn the critical communication strategies in crafting your messages and learn how to capture and tell stories that turn the heads of donors.
- Lesson 1: Developing a Communication Plan
- Lesson 2: 4 Key Communication Strategies
- Lesson 3: Informing and Inspiring
- Downloadable slides, video, audio & transcripts
MODULE 4
Discovering Major Donors' Values, Interests, and Passions (VIP)
You will uncover your donors' values, interests, and passions. Learn what and why donors value what they do. This allows you to create messaging and requests that resonate with your donors.
- Lesson 1: Why It's Important to Uncover Donors' Values, Interests, and Passions
- Lesson 2: Donor Validation/Discovery Visits
- Lesson 3: Questions and Phrases to use during Donor Visits
- Downloadable slides, video, audio & transcripts
MODULE 5
Involving, Engaging and Deepening Your Relationships
Learn the four secrets to deepening relationships with donors. You will create your cultivation plan and identify how to engage with your donors at a deeper level.
- Lesson 1: Identifying Your Organizational Needs, Opportunities and Priorities
- Lesson 2: Deepening the Relationship with Your Major Donors
- Lesson 3: Creating a Cultivation Plan
- Downloadable slides, video, audio & transcripts
MODULE 6
Inviting Donors to Invest
You are ready to ask your donors to invest in your nonprofit, particularly a program near and dear to their hearts. You have exposed them to opportunities and needs. They are not only honored to be asked... but would be disappointed if you didn't ask for their support.
- Lesson 1: How to Know You Are Ready to Make an Ask
- Lesson 2: The 12 Steps When Asking for a Gift
- Lesson 3: 16 Essentials in Preparation of Ask Visits
- Downloadable slides, video, audio & transcripts
MODULE 7
Stewarding Your Major Donors— It's How You Make Them Feel
Stewarding a donor is one of the most important parts of the whole donor giving path. Stewardship is how you make your donors feel. It’s letting them know how much you appreciate them and their gift.
- Lesson 1: 4 Most Critical Strategies in Stewardship
- Lesson 2: The Stewardship Plan and Matrix
- Conclusion
- Downloadable slides, video, audio & transcripts
Here's what you get when you enroll during this limited time period:
When you click "Enroll Now" and purchase your spot for the 8-Weeks of Group Coaching and Your Ultimate Guide to Major Gift Fundraising, you'll GAIN ACCESS to:
🔥 8 IMPLEMENTATION MODULES showing you what to do to bring in BIG gifts ($3,000 Value)
🔑 PROVEN FUNDRAISING FORMULA guiding you to build a pipeline of ideal major donors (PRICELESS Value)
💎 TEMPLATES, SAMPLES, AND SCRIPTS so you don't go it alone (PRICELESS Value)
🌈 The INSPIR METHOD supporting you step-by-step in identifying, engaging, and stewarding donors (PRICELESS Value)
$1,497
ENROLL NOW + GET $500 Off with a 33% LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT using CODE 33OFF!BONUS 1
25 Rock-Solid Proven Phrases That Work When Asking for Money
Have at your fingertips these magic phrases that help when you're ready to make the ask.
Be confident in knowing you have the words that feel right and work.
- Conversation openers toward an Ask
- Invitation to meet or discuss a gift
- Ask phrases for different situations
- Ask for an increase in contribution
- What NOT to say
- Words to use to encourage giving
$397 VALUE
BONUS 2
Bonus #2: Membership in our Private Member's Only Group: Major Gift Insiders
For 8 weeks of additional support through community sharing and troubleshooting. A group of nonprofit leaders, like you, provides support and a wealth of knowledge and know-how to obstacles or questions you have about fundraising.
- Grow your network and connections with your new-found peers and previous students your
- Join or start a discussion
- Ask Nancy or your peers anything fundraising
- Get notified about course announcements
$497 VALUE
BONUS 3
Weekly Live Group Coaching and Q&A Sessions with Nancy for Troubleshooting & Clarity
This will be your FAVORITE part of the program!
Nancy is there to help you get clear on fundraising throughout the ENTIRE program. We will navigate challenges preventing you from bringing in large gifts.
- Private video conferencing every week for 8 weeks
- Q&A time to address any fundraising challenges
- Engage with Nancy and colleagues
- Learn what works and what doesn't
- Get the latest fundraising tips and strategies
$3,000 VALUE
$500 Off Limited Time Discount!
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This DEEP DISCOUNT has never been offered before! I know you are strapped for cash and budgets are tight when working for small-medium-sized nonprofits. But to raise the money you need, you need to:
- Know exactly how to bring in the BIG FISH
- Know what words to use with big-gift donors
- Have Scripts and Checklists at your fingers tips when you need them most
- Feel more comfortable about fundraising, and so much more!
$597
- The INSPIR Method to Major Gift Fundraising
- 8 Implementation Modules, with over 20 Videos to guide you
- Templates: Communication, Cultivation, and Stewardship Plans
Checklists, Resources and Tools (PDF):
- Identifying Your Ideal Major Donors
- Donor Discovery Visit Preparation Worksheet
- Call Script Sample for Setting up Discovery Visit
- Readiness Checklist for Asking for a Gift
- Major Gift Proposal Guide
- Essentials When Asking for a Gift
- 10-Step Checklist Asking for a Gift
- Sample Script for Asking for Money
... and so much more! PLUS:
- Bonus 1: 25 Rock-Solid Proven Phrases that Work when Asking for Money (PDF Guide)
- Bonus 2: Access to Private FB Group: Major Gift Insiders
- Bonus 3: 8 Weeks of Group Coaching Calls & Live Q&A
$1,497
- The INSPIR Method to Major Gift Fundraising
- 8 Implementation Modules, with over 20 Videos to guide you
- Templates: Communication, Cultivation, and Stewardship Plans
Checklists, Resources and Tools (PDF):
- Identifying Your Ideal Major Donors
- Donor Discovery Visit Preparation Worksheet
- Call Script Sample for Setting up Discovery Visit
- Readiness Checklist for Asking for a Gift
- Major Gift Proposal Guide
- Essentials When Asking for a Gift
- 10-Step Checklist Asking for a Gift
- Sample Script for Asking for Money
... and so much more! PLUS:
- Bonus 1: 25 Rock-Solid Proven Phrases that Work when Asking for Money (PDF Guide)
- Bonus 2: Access to Private FB Group: Major Gift Insiders
- Bonus 3: 8 Weeks of Group Coaching Calls & Live Q&A
When You Choose the One-Time Pay Offer...
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In less than six months and amid the pandemic, Chris brought in a new gift of $75,000 and is reporting the HIGHEST GIVING LEVELS IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS. Don't you know Chris' board was excited to hear this?!Chris Komnick
Executive Director, Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps
Candice raised over $100,000 after completing the program and after just 6 months in a NEW position. In this short time, she received the largest gift ever in her career!Candice LeeDirector of Development, Advancing Sight Network
Join Me! Hi there, I'm Nancy Rieves
I can help you build confidence and success by being a better fundraiser and bringing in large gifts!
I provide nonprofits executive and development directors with a roadmap of how major gift fundraising works -- in a simple, stress-free way.
Teaching and empowering nonprofit leaders to be comfortable and successful in raising money . . . is my passion!
Before coaching nonprofit leaders, I founded an education-related foundation. During that time, our team raised more than $16 million.
Additionally, I completed my doctorate dissertation on analyzing fundraising activities. And get this— my BIGGEST discovery from my research was too many nonprofits focus on low-revenue generating activities. This discovery led to my emphasis on major gift fundraising in my career and coaching.
I am the founder of Fundraising Maximized™, a fundraising system and community for executive and development directors who want to become skillful fundraisers, especially with their deep desire to sharpen fundraising skills and lead their organization to a new level.
As a fundraising coach, I know you want to get better at fundraising – no matter where you are in your career.
In order to make an impact in your community or the lives of others, you need to attract the support of BIG DONORS. The life of your programs depends on your raising money . . . despite any challenging environment.
You want to reach your fundraising goals the fastest way possible!
That's why I created this course.
I hold your hand throughout our 8-week time together, with your peers, in helping you get on track, focused, and confident!
I'll see you inside the program.
Nancy
Your Greatest Advocate
Is this Program Right for You?
✅ This program is FOR YOU if...
- You want to be a better fundraiser
- You want to know how to get started with fundraising.
- You want to go beyond event planning and/or grant writing.
- You want to be more confident with fundraising.
- You want consistent and stable funding.
- You want a fundraising system to implement at your organization.
- You want to identify big donors to give in a big way.
⛔ This program is NOT FOR YOU if...
- You are happy where you are in your career and see no reason to enhance your skills.
- You are not interested in learning what it takes to be a better fundraiser.
- You are looking for a silver bullet and not willing to learn what it takes to be a good fundraiser.
- You are not willing to put in the work.
- You know you can figure this out on your own.
THE ULTIMATE GUARANTEE
Plus, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
If you don't raise $1,497 (price of the course) in new money by following this system, I’ll gladly give you a refund.
That's how much I believe in this program!
My goal is for you to be successful and make you a better fundraiser.
Simply contact me, show me you put in the work, and I'll refund your investment.
“Discovering your course, philosophy and tools, has been a game-changer for me as a non-profit board chair. It helped one of our board members engage with a donor and usher in a gift of $100,000.”Sabrina MoyleBoard President, The Mosaic Project
"Nancy, I received a commitment of $50,000 toward our capital campaign! Thank you so much for your help. I wouldn’t have had the confidence to have done this before. I feel good about my interactions going forward! Thank you!"Jill Wilke
Executive Director, Wonderland Camp
“This course is so helpful. It’s what I’ve always needed. Someone to tell me to do this, do this, and do this. I have been through a lot of trainings, and I have to tell you, this is the best. It’s NOT, "all of this information at me -- now go and do it."— It has the steps on how to get there and what to do next. It’s easy to get overwhelmed on how much there is . . . and what to do first.”Mia RoseberryExecutive Director & Co-Founder, Wounded Warrior Homes
What happens when I purchase?
What happens when I purchase?
I’m New to fundraising. Can I still find value from this program?
I’m New to fundraising. Can I still find value from this program?
I’m not sure I have time for this program. How much time is involved?
I’m not sure I have time for this program. How much time is involved?
I’m so busy and might miss out. Will I get reminders?
I’m so busy and might miss out. Will I get reminders?
When does the course start and finish?
When does the course start and finish?
When and for how long will I have access to the course materials and bonuses?
When and for how long will I have access to the course materials and bonuses?
I don't know where to begin to identify major donors. Will we cover that?
I don't know where to begin to identify major donors. Will we cover that?
Is there a guarantee?
Is there a guarantee?
I can’t afford this program. Why should I invest in the program?
I can’t afford this program. Why should I invest in the program?
What if I need to get my Supervisor's approval?
What if I need to get my Supervisor's approval?
We are just a small-shop nonprofit. Is major gift fundraising for us?
We are just a small-shop nonprofit. Is major gift fundraising for us?
$597
- 8 Implementation Modules, with over 22 Video Lessons
- Plans and Actions Templates in PDF: Cultivation and Stewardship
- Major Gift Fundraising Blueprint (PDF and Video)
Checklists, Resources and Tools (PDF):
- Identifying Your Ideal Major Donors;
- Readiness Checklist for Asking a Gift;
- Major Gift Proposal Guide
- Essentials When Asking for a Gift
- Donor Visit Worksheets, Call Scripts, Ask Scripts in person or on phone, Sample Letters
... and so much more! PLUS:
- Bonus 1: 8 Weeks of Group Coaching Calls & Live Q&A
- Bonus 2: Access to Private FB Group: Major Gift Insiders
- Bonus 3: 25 Rock-Solid Proven Phrases that Work when Asking for Money (PDF Guide)
$1,497
- 8 Implementation Modules, with over 22 Video Lessons
- Plans and Actions Templates in PDF: Cultivation and Stewardship
- Major Gift Fundraising Blueprint (PDF and Video)
Checklists, Resources and Tools (PDF):
- Identifying Your Ideal Major Donors;
- Readiness Checklist for Asking a Gift;
- Major Gift Proposal Guide
- Essentials When Asking for a Gift
- Donor Visit Worksheets, Call Scripts, Ask Scripts in person or on phone, Sample Letters
... and so much more! PLUS:
- Bonus 1: 8 Weeks of Group Coaching Calls & Live Q&A
- Bonus 2: Access to Private Community Group: Major Gift Insiders
- Bonus 3: 25 Rock-Solid Proven Phrases that Work when Asking for Money (PDF Guide)
When You Choose the One-Time Pay Offer...
YOU'LL UNLOCK THE EXTRA BONUS:
33 Percent off 8-Weeks of Group Coaching & Your Ultimate Guide to Major Gift Fundraising:
You'll save $500 and receive over $7,000 in Value — Yours TODAY!
BUY NOW + GET $500 OFF Today! (Use Code 33OFF)
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If you’re thinking “this sounds amazing but I’m still not 100% sure”— Keep reading…
You should give 8-Week Coaching with Your Ultimate Guide to Major Gift Fundraising risk-free shot if you’re motivated by any of the following:
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You are tired of playing small in the fundraising arena and know YOU ARE BETTER than this. If you had someone to show you how to beef up 💪🏼 your fundraising skills, you would be a highly marketable fundraiser! You know you need to invest in yourself to grow. One way is to learn how to be a better fundraiser and how to bring in large gifts.
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You feel inadequate. You have a gap in your fundraising experience and know it’s time to INVEST in YOURSELF. You want to go beyond event fundraising and grant writing. . . and learn how to ask for large gifts. You want to be ready and never know when a NEW career opportunity arises!
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You are not completely comfortable asking for money. Your lack of training is holding you back from raising more money. You know you need to get over the fear of fundraising, but you NEED help.
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You are not meeting your fundraising goals and desperately need to raise more money. You don’t have a PROVEN FUNDRAISING SYSTEM in place and fear you could lose your job.
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You are new to fundraising, lack experience, and are practically starting from scratch. You want to make sure you learn the basics in the way that you CONNECT with people as human beings and not approach them as money machines.
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You KNOW that FINDING BIG DONORS is a “MUST” for you to meet your fundraising potential and goals. It allows you to impact more lives or transform your community.
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You are exhausted and need someone to guide you to get a system in place to make fundraising more doable at your organization. You are drowning in administrative tasks and need someone to pull you out and show you what you should be doing to bring in larger gifts
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You are READY to roll up your sleeves and do the work. In fact, you're excited knowing that every action you take brings you one step closer to making you a better fundraiser . . . raising MORE MONEY . . . and in a lot LESS TIME!
If you said YES to at least 3 of the above, I can’t wait to meet you inside...
The 8-Week Coaching Program with Your Ultimate Guide to Major Gift Fundraising!
