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Jeff Schreifels

You Can Start a Major Gift Program—Even If You’re On Your Own

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You Can Start a Major Gift Program—Even If You’re On Your Own

Not too long ago, a development director called to tell me how much she enjoyed one of our webinars on value attrition and why reviewing and analyzing data is so important before you start a major gift program. However, she lamented that because she makes up the entire development team, there was...

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Why Won’t My Donor Talk to Me? Here’s What You Might Be Missing

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Why Won’t My Donor Talk to Me? Here’s What You Might Be Missing

One of the most common frustrations I hear from major gift officers is this: “How can I get my donor to actually talk to me?” Believe me, I get it. You’re trying to do good work. You’re reaching out,...

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Why Self-Care Must Be Part of Philanthropy

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Why Self-Care Must Be Part of Philanthropy

In recent months, I’ve spoken with countless fundraisers who are facing an uncomfortable and exhausting truth: they’re being asked to do more with less. “I’m doing the work of three people right now...

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Should You Be Facebook Friends with Your Donors? Let’s Talk Boundaries

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Should You Be Facebook Friends with Your Donors? Let’s Talk Boundaries

“Should I friend my donor on Facebook?” “Is it OK to follow my donors on Instagram, LinkedIn, or other social media channels?” I get these questions all the time. They're fair questions, especially...

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How to Change a Toxic Non-Profit Culture

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How to Change a Toxic Non-Profit Culture

It’s no secret that front-line fundraisers are leaving their roles at an alarming rate. Many are walking away from causes they care deeply about because the work environment isn’t sustainable. As...

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How to Keep Good Fundraisers: Reimagining the Non-Profit Workplace

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How to Keep Good Fundraisers: Reimagining the Non-Profit Workplace

My guess is that either you—or someone you know—are thinking about leaving their organization for another position. Maybe they’ve already left. It’s happening across the sector, and it’s not slowing...

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The Deeper Reason Your Donor Gives

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The Deeper Reason Your Donor Gives

Every person has a story. Every donor on your caseload has one too—a journey that has shaped their passions, their values, and their deep desire to feel significant. At the heart of giving is a...

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Building Authentic Relationships and Being an Ambassador of Your Non-Profit Brand

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Building Authentic Relationships and Being an Ambassador of Your Non-Profit Brand

As you know, relationship-based fundraising is not about making your goals or having a successful campaign. It's about building authentic relationships. Mid-Level (MLOs) and Major Gift Officers...

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What Great Non-Profit Leaders Do (and Why It Matters)

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What Great Non-Profit Leaders Do (and Why It Matters)

Not long ago, I was talking with a group of board members after a meeting. The conversation started light—family, sports, business. But it didn’t stay there. One of them leaned in and said, “I don’t...

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The Future of Fundraising Is Not AI—It's Building Real Relationships

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The Future of Fundraising Is Not AI—It's Building Real Relationships

Look, I get it. Every month, there's a new shiny object in fundraising. AI this, machine learning that, the latest tech promising to revolutionize how we raise money. And here's the thing—I'm not...

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