by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 6, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests | Communication, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Relationships
A donor relationship should feel like a partnership, but often, donors sense that they’re only valued for how much they give.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 27, 2023 | Employee Management, managers, Metrics, Non-Profit Leadership | Leadership, Management, Metrics, Performance
Many non-profits rely on KPIs to manage fundraisers, rather than actually hiring a manager to coach and develop their frontline fundraisers.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 25, 2023 | Donor Communication, Meaningful Connection, Meaningful Touches, Touchpoints | Donor-Centered, Impact, Major Donors, Meaningful Connections, Touch Points
In your communication plans for qualified donors, make sure every touch point includes at least one of the elements here.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 23, 2023 | Asking, Communication Preferences, Donor Communication, Following Up | Asking, Donor Conversation, Facilitation, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections
To be a successful fundraiser, you must overcome these two problems in how you think about your donor communication.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 20, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Giving, Major Donors, Transformational Gifts | Donor-Centered, Giving, Major Donors, Major Gifts, Transformational Gift
In this Question of the Month video, Karen and Jeff address the key points that will impact your donor’s decision about making a large gift.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 13, 2023 | co-management, Consultants, Non-Profit Leadership | Fundraising, Leadership, Management
When you’re ready to hire a fundraising consultant or agency to work with your non-profit, here’s how to evaluate whether they can deliver.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 11, 2023 | Cultivation, Donor Relations, Donor-Centered, Higher Education, Passions and Interests | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Higher Education, Passions and Interests
If you focus on just one thing this year: get to know your donors’ passions and interests. Here’s a story that shows the impact it can have.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 9, 2023 | Employee Management, Fundraisers, Turnover | Fundraising, Leadership, Management, Non-Profits
When fundraisers leave an organization, it’s often because management has failed them. Here are 10 issues that push fundraisers to quit.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 6, 2023 | Caseload Management, Major Gift Planning, Planning, Self-care, Thanking | Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, MGOs, Planning, Self-care
When you get back to the office after the holidays, here are a few tips that will help you hit the ground running this month.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 4, 2023 | DEI, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Leaders, Non-Profit Leadership | Culture of Philanthropy, Executive Directors, Fundraising, Leadership, Non-Profits
Start out 2023 with a renewed sense of hope about what you can achieve as a non-profit leader. Wishing you every success in the new year!