"It's art, but it represents our mission."

Christina Ward, Owasso Community Resources, Owasso, Oklahoma

I recommend Nina wholeheartedly for your organization’s donor recognition art. Nina is an artist first, but she also knows how to manage a project within budget and she really “gets” fund development. Plus, she is a dream to work with! She will listen to you, design an amazing project, and help carry it out on time and on budget.

Laura Alexander, CFRE, Alexander|Carrillo Consulting

“As a professional fundraiser I have seen many donor-recognition systems! I can honestly say that of all those I've commissioned and of all I've seen, Nina's recognition designs are second to none in their functionality, their beauty, and in their expression of the organizations' individual missions. Nina consistently generates donor walls that are not only unique, but that are easy to read and organized in such a way that various ‘giving levels’ are made clear. And while the highest-level donors are undeniably featured on the donor wall, she manages to do so without in any way diminishing the lowest-level donors.”

Clyde Kunz, CFRE Principal, Clyde Kunz and Associates, LLC, Phoenix, AZ

“Nina's donor recognition work is breathtaking. The donor wall she created for the Jewish History Museum stops everyone who walks in the front door of the museum. Her recognition work helps us raise money on an ongoing basis because tiles can be added as we receive donations.”

Eileen Warshaw, (deceased) Former Executive Director Jewish History Museum, Tucson, AZ

“Working with Nina on our capital campaign recognition was a delight. She is professional, efficient and creative. The finished donor wall art piece wins kudos from all who see it and has proven to be well worth the investment.”

Sandra Jorgensen, Capital Campaign Director

 Susan Combe, Senior Major Gifts Officer Saint Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Phoenix, AZ

“Donors want you to personally acknowledge them for who they are and what they contribute. Nina provides a reasonable, creative, unique way for you to customize your donor recognition gifts. You can stop trying to fit donors into your organizational system and begin choosing distinctive, imaginative tools that fit your donors!”

Brian Bateman, Principal, Gift Pro LLC, Tucson, AZ

Nina was a dream to work with. As an esteemed artist in the community, she offered not only a beautiful end-product, but also a lighthearted, interactive experience for our patients.

Nina’s collaborative, open-minded approach resulted in a memorable experience and a powerful piece of artwork that we are proud to have displayed in our building. I was honored to have the opportunity to participate in such a joyous journey.

Gemma Thomas
Chief Administrative Officer, Children’s Clinics, Tucson, Arizona

"Annually, we hold a celebration at our Memorial Wall, paying tribute to those who are honored on the tiles. It is a moving evening. Additionally, families are able to visit the wall, located on an outside plaza at any time. It has become an area of gathering and reflection. At the end of the year, the tile becomes a lovely keepsake, sent to the family. The Memorial Wall has proven to be one of the most well-received and beautiful facets of our program."

Michelle Meszaros Donor Relations Manager Foundation for Morristown Medical Center

“Nina is a bright and talented artist. We appreciated her taking the time to host a workshop for our homeless shelter children and incorporate their designs into the artwork for our Donor Wall. The children and donors alike were delighted with the result, and we have heard many positive comments about her work and how well it flows with the rest of the campus.”

Torrie Taj, CEO, Child Crisis Nursery, Phoenix, Arizona

“Nina is an absolute pleasure to work with! She creates interesting pieces by infusing her artistic creativity into each donor recognition project. The feedback we get from donors and employees about her tile work is overwhelmingly positive. I'm looking forward to working with her again in the future!"

Stephanie Patryla, Development Associate, Office of Philanthropy & Public Relations Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA

"The first time I walked by the donor wall at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center, I was impressed and thought: “What a great way to recognize major donors, stakeholders, or someone has made a significant contribution or done something special for Sabino Canyon”. Nina’s work has been an outstanding fundraiser for Friends of Sabino Canyon and has grown dramatically as personalized tiles and plaques are added to the donor walls. I have not hesitated to recommend Donor Recognition Art to other non-profit organizations."

Bob Wenrick Past President Friends of Sabino Canyon