by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 24, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Motivation, Impact, Making a Difference, Philanthropy | Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Giving, Impact, Meaningful Connections, Mission, Motivation, Passions and Interests
No matter the organization, no matter the mission, donors everywhere share the same deepest longing. Its simplicity might surprise you.
by Karen Kendrick | Dec 27, 2021 | personal growth, Self-Awareness, Self-care | Motivation, Personal Development, Self-care, Uncategorized
One thing is certain… the year-end push is exhausting. You’ve been busy preparing donor offers, meeting with donors, writing thank-you notes, making follow-up calls… and by this point in the year, you might be feeling a bit depleted. We feel this too and have been...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 22, 2021 | Abundance, Joy, Scarcity | Fundraising, Motivation, Non-Profits
What if “we” non-profits and fundraisers all felt there was enough out there? And our job was to inspire folks to share their abundance, so they could experience the joy of giving some of it away?
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 30, 2020 | Joy, Spirituality of Fundraising | Mission, Motivation
If you’re to be successful in major gift fundraising, you must hold this truth in your heart: major gifts work is spiritual in nature.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 29, 2020 | MGOs, Power | Jobs, Money, Motivation
Money, position and power and getting used to how they “play” in our own lives is a critical and strategic subject.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 5, 2022 | Bonuses, Compensation, Focus | Evaluation, Management, Money, Motivation
When you offer an annual bonus or incentive pay, it can lead fundraisers to focus on the money instead of donor relationships.