Sandy Rees is a nonprofit fundraising coach, author, speaker, and trainer.

She teaches small, grassroots nonprofit organizations how to raise more money, attract more people to their organization, and be more effective in their work.

As a former Director of Development, Sandy is well-versed in all areas of fundraising and donor development. Her strengths include donor relations, direct mail, nonprofit marketing, board development, and strategic planning.

Sandy obtained her CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification in 2003.

Sandy is the author of "Fundraising Buffet" and co-author of "7 Essential Steps to Raising Money By Mail." She has contributed articles to "Advancing Philanthropy," "Inside Fundraising Success," and Mal Warwick's newsletter. She is the author of the blog Get Fully Funded and and contributes to Step-By-Step Fundraising.

She is an accomplished presenter and an AFP Master Trainer. She teaches regular public training classes covering a variety of fundraising topics. She has led fundraising seminars for America�s Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Amputee Coalition of America and the Chattanooga Center for Nonprofits.

Sandy is active in the community and has volunteered her time with many community organizations including Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR), Lost Sheep Ministries, and Loudon High School Band Boosters. She is a former Girl Scout Leader and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Loudon County Habitat for Humanity and Horse Haven of Tennessee.

Sandy lives on a small farm in East Tennessee with her husband and two teenage daughters. In her spare time, she likes to quilt, garden, and ride her horse Harley.