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Events Are NOT Major Gift Fundraising

Events Are NOT Major Gift Fundraising

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 20, 2017 | Leaders, leadership | Boards, Events, Non-Profits

If you are an Exec Director, CEO or Board Member of a non-profit, you need to know that fundraising events have nothing to do with major gift fundraising.

How Long Does It Take to Start a Major Gift Program?

How Long Does It Take to Start a Major Gift Program?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 27, 2017 | Patience, Starting a Program, Value Attrition | Boards, Economics, Management

It takes a long time to start a major gift program from scratch and see it become a fully-functioning part of your non-profit. Patience is required.

Leading Your Board to Major Gift Greatness

Leading Your Board to Major Gift Greatness

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 25, 2017 | Board Training, Inspiration | Boards, Communication, Executive Directors, Leadership

in non-profits today, leaders think that board members should just know what they are supposed to do and be for the organization. That is clearly a mistake.

Don’t EXPECT a Gift from Your Board Member

Don’t EXPECT a Gift from Your Board Member

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 12, 2017 | Executive Directors, Management, Stewardship | Boards, Leadership, Non-Profits

Don’t assume your board members will automatically give major gifts. Treat them like all of your major donors and you will see tremendous generosity and commitment to your mission.

Get Rid of Your Advisory Boards

Get Rid of Your Advisory Boards

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 24, 2017 | Advisory Boards, Board Members, Committees, leadership, Strategy | Boards, Donor Attrition, Non-Profits

Want to reduce revenue from your major donors quickly? Put them on an advisory board and have them do nothing. A bored donor is not an engaged donor.

Moving from Transactional to Transformational

Moving from Transactional to Transformational

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 19, 2016 | Boards, Fundraising Events, Transactional gifts | Boards, Events, Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Passions and Interests, Uncategorized

If transactional giving is happening at your organization, you can do something to change it. It takes leadership and work, but it can be done. The result will be dramatic.

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