by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 6, 2016 | Reporting, Thanking | Donor Retention, Impact, Moves Management, Uncategorized
Major donors to your organization may see a lot of ACTIVITY but worry that there is little or no IMPACT. For some reason, they are not hearing how their gifts are making a difference.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 3, 2016 | Donor Care, Receipting, Reporting, Retention, Thanking | Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Moves Management, Relationships, Stewardship
Valuing matters. Why do major donors go away? Because they were not valued – they did not know their gifts made a difference. Think about this today.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 11, 2016 | Big Picture thinking, Evaluation, Growth, Long-term planning, Revenue goals | Development Directors, Donor Retention, Goal-setting, Major Gifts, Uncategorized
Major gift fundraising is a long game. Relationships take time. To be successful over the long term you need to think long-term. You need to know where you are going. Do you know?
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 9, 2016 | Impact Reporting, Program, Proof of Performance, Retention | Accountability, Donor Retention, Impact, Major Gifts, Non-Profits, Stewardship, Uncategorized
This is, by far, one of the best systems for reporting back to stakeholders that I have seen in my career. I share this with you so that you can see a specific example of the kind of impact reporting that is needed in major gifts.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 4, 2016 | Budget, Investment in Fundraising, ROI | Donor Attrition, Donor Retention, Major Gifts, Management
Discussing donor value attrition – loss of donations from the same donors year after year – can be a powerful motivator for non-profit leaders considering investments in major gifts work.