by Richard Perry | Oct 21, 2024 | Bold Asks, Donor Offers, Major Gift Planning, Planning | Asking, Donor Offers, Fundraising, Giving, High Givers, Major Donors, Major Gift Officers, Planning
There were two events last month I want to tell you about. They are opposite. In one, the frontline fundraiser was ready. In the other, he wasn’t. And it was an opportunity lost. Context: Jeff and I and our team of frontline fundraising coaches are constantly telling...
by Jeff Schreifels | Jun 26, 2024 | Analytics, Data, Donor Value Attrition, giving trends, Performance, Value Attrition | Data, Giving, Metrics, Value Attrition
I recently got an email from Philanthropy Today with the headline, “Big Gifts Rise by 6% This Year, Aided by a Single Giant Donation.” Now, you probably will not read past that headline because, well, you’re busy. I get that, but what will happen is that everyone will...
by Richard Perry | Jun 5, 2024 | Fundraising, Giving, giving trends, Performance, Relationship Fundraising, Revenue | Donors as Mission, Fundraising, Giving, Performance
It’s the classic “sky is falling” drama. A report comes out stating that giving was down, in total, over the previous period. And most people jump on board and put the headline as THE reason their revenue is down. And then we are done. There is nothing more to say....
by Richard Perry | Apr 22, 2024 | Donor Impact Portfolio, Donor Journey, Donor Offers, Increased Giving, Program Information, Program packaging | Donor Offers, Giving, Programs
This blog post is the fourth in a series of six titled, “The House Your Donor Lives In.” There are many more donors in your active donor file who want to help more than they are now. This bold statement is met with skepticism any time Jeff, I or our team...
by Jeff Schreifels | Apr 8, 2024 | Economics, Fundraising, Giving, Major Gift Programs, Mid-Level Program, Statistics | Economics, Giving, Major Gifts, Mid-Level, Non-Profits, Performance
You may have heard that there’s a new fundraising report out called the Philanthropy Outlook by Lilly School of Philanthropy and sponsored by CCS. Basically, the report says that the forecast for 2024 and 2025 is that overall, giving will go up 4.2% and 3.9%. For...
by Guest Contributor | Nov 8, 2023 | Donor-Centered, Increased Giving, Joy, Stewardship | Asking, Communication, Donor-Centered, Giving, Major Gift Officers, Relationships, Stewardship
OK, not as catchy as Katy Perry’s 2008 debut single, but hopefully it got your attention! One of the things we tell gift officers again and again is: don’t make decisions for your donors. Don’t let a comment from a year ago about giving or an offhand remark about the...