Jeremy Reis > Quotes

“People aren’t giving you money to fund programs. They’re donating to see results.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“Don’t let comparison kill your creativity.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“If you hate asking for a donation, you don’t understand your donor. You’re stealing their joy.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“Leadership isn’t just about deciding what to do, it’s also about knowing what not to do.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“Thanking your donor should be an opportunity to brag about the donor instead of your organization.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“Emotions play the biggest part of moving a donor to give, but statistics and impact reinforce the decision to give to reduce donor’s remorse.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“Fundraising isn’t about the money, that’s just one outcome. Fundraising is about people.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“Your donor is the hero. This doesn’t take away from the great work your staff is doing.”
― Jeremy Reis

“Donors don’t give to your organization, they give to make the world a better place.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“Major donors want you to be effective and efficient — but most of all, they want to know you understand and value their partnership.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising

“Nurturing a donation is unlocking a donor’s desire to express their joy for caring for others.”
― Jeremy Reis, Magnetic Nonprofit: Attract and Retain Donors, Volunteers, and Staff to Increase Nonprofit Fundraising