Sandy Rees

Sandy Rees is a coach, consultant, and trainer who specializes in showing startup and growing nonprofits how to raise the money they need to fully fund their budget.

She has worked in nonprofit fundraising since 1998 for a variety of organizations including Knox Area Rescue Ministries, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Joy of Music School. Her passion is showing small nonprofit organizations how to master the principles of donor-based fundraising, strengthen their Boards, and build relationships with donors.

Sandy obtained her CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification in 2003 after meeting the stringent requirements for the certification. She’s the author of Fundraising Buffet and Fundraising Blueprint. She’s contributed articles to Advancing Philanthropy, Fundraising Success Magazine, and authors the blog Get Fully Funded.

Sandy is an accomplished presenter and an AFP Master Trainer. She’s led fundraising seminars for America’s Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Chattanooga Center for Nonprofits. She’s a sought-after speaker and has traveled internationally to teach fundraising concepts.

Sandy is active in the community and has 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. She’s a former Girl Scout Leader and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Horse Haven of Tennessee.

Sandy lives on a small farm outside Loudon, Tennessee. In her spare time, she likes to quilt, garden, and hang out with her dogs, cats, and horses.