by Karen Kendrick | May 3, 2023 | Communication Preference, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Relationship Building, Stewardship | Communication, Donor-Centered, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Relationships, Reporting Back, Stewardship
The key to your success is to focus on building an authentic relationship of trust and partnership with each of your donors.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 5, 2023 | Authenticity, Donor Communication, Passions and Interests, Relationships | Communication, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Relationships
When working your plan, you must engage donors with your heart – not just your head. Otherwise, a fake relationship will result. Here’s how to get started.
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 | Feb 24, 2023 | Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships | Curiousity, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships
To have effective donor conversations and build authentic donor relationships, you first need to understand your own passions and interests.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 6, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests | Communication, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Relationships
A donor relationship should feel like a partnership, but often, donors sense that they’re only valued for how much they give.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 11, 2023 | Cultivation, Donor Relations, Donor-Centered, Higher Education, Passions and Interests | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Higher Education, Passions and Interests
If you focus on just one thing this year: get to know your donors’ passions and interests. Here’s a story that shows the impact it can have.