by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 28, 2016 | Communication, expectations, jobs | Accountability, Development Directors, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
If you go home at night with the feeling of having missed the mark in your work, there is probably something wrong, either in how you are viewing your work, how your work has been organized by others, or how you are operating.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 16, 2016 | CEOs, Executives, Portfolios | Caseloads, Development Directors, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
A good CEO or Executive Director allows her development director or MGO to manage her portfolio and to essentially tell the CEO what she needs to do to cultivate and steward those donors.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 12, 2016 | Culture of Philanthropy, Ethics, Inspiration, Passion, Program | Development Directors, Fundraising, Impact, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
Does your organization overflow with inspiration and vision? Are your programs top-notch and making an impact? If yes, then you have the right ingredients to keep good major gift officers. If you keep losing good people every couple of years, maybe this is your problem.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 9, 2016 | Praise, Value | Development Directors, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
The MGOs who stay with an organization are the ones who feel they matter to the organization.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 23, 2016 | Culture, Employee Retention, Organization, Performance Evaluation | Development Directors, Donor-Centered, Leadership, Mission, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
The first reason a MGO will leave your organization is that there is a culture that focuses on money, rather than on the cause.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 19, 2016 | advocate, Success | Development Directors, Leadership, Management, Uncategorized
We’ve seen some amazing examples of management that are perfect for you to emulate as you lead your own team of major gift fundraisers.