by Jeff Schreifels | Jun 3, 2024 | Communication, Donor Communication, donor engagement, Fundraising | Cultivation, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Major Donors, Meaningful Connections, Relationships
In this Question of the Month video, Jeff shares a simple strategy for getting more donors to engage and respond to your communications.
by Richard Perry | Apr 1, 2024 | Curiosity, Donor Communication, Donor Motivation, Passions and Interests, Story | Communication, Cultivation, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Meaningful Connections, Motivation, Passions and Interests
Every donor has a story behind their desire to make a difference on the planet. Do you know why your donor gives?
by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 20, 2023 | Cultivation, Moves Management, Stewardship, Strategic Plan | Cultivation, Moves Management, Stewardship, Strategic Plans
Instead of moves management and grouping donors by relationship stage, fundraisers should have a mindset of cultivating donors all the time.
by Robert Shafis | Mar 22, 2023 | Asking, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Planned Giving Officer | Asking, Communication, Cultivation, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Permission-Based Asking, Philanthropy, Planned giving
There’s a lot of fear around asking donors about planned gifts, but there doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to get the conversation started.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 1, 2023 | Cultivation, Donor Relations, Membership Programs, Transactional Fundraising, Transformational Gifts | Cultivation, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Relationships, Transformational Gift
When you look at the data, your giving club may be doing more harm than good. How can you break out of that transactional mindset?
by Jeff Schreifels | Jul 12, 2024 | Giving, Giving Drivers, Passions and Interests | Communication, Cultivation, Major Gifts, Qualifying
When someone gives in memory of a loved one, treat them with respect and dignity. In turn, you may inspire further support for your mission.