by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 9, 2018 | Myths, Traps | Focus, Management, MGOs
There’s a great deal of misinformation going around about Major Gift Officers and the use of their time. Perhaps you have experienced it. And it all comes from people not understanding how major gifts actually works. This is the second in a three-part series of major...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 23, 2018 | Inspiration, Long-range Planning, revenue growth | Caseloads, Focus, Planning, Strategic Plans
“Where do you want to be in five years?” Have you ever been asked that question? Do you have an answer – or are you like most people who are just trying to get through the day? I don’t know; I feel like many of us don’t value long-term thinking. I read lots of...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 11, 2018 | Responsibilities, Time Management | Focus, Moves Management
You know it’s time to pay really close attention when the authority figure in your MGO life says: “Let [insert your name] do it!” Because that is the first time he/she is letting you know that (a) they believe you have the time do to that extra work, and (b) they are...