How to Measure Meaningful Connections
Non-profits must move away from antiquated metrics and recognize that meaningful connections don’t just happen face-to-face.
Do YOU Know Why Your Good Fundraiser is NOT Meeting Their Fundraising Metrics?
Sometimes when a fundraiser seems to be doing well, but they’re not meeting their metrics, it’s worth looking at the rest of the organization.
Not Everything We Say is True
What we post in our blog and resources is true, but your experience WILL vary. Our principles are based on an average of long experience.
Does the MGO Get Credit for Planned Gifts?
Who gets credit for a planned gift, when two staff members are involved?
Who Sets Donor Strategy?
Donor research should support MGOs, not tell them what to do. That’s the manager’s job.
Focus on Building Relationships, Not Reaching Metrics
MGOs at colleges and universities are being managed through metrics, instead of being encouraged to nurture relationships with donors.
TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
