by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 1, 2016 | Executive Directors, Non-Profits, Relationship | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Philanthropy, Programs, Uncategorized
I recently sat with a woman who regularly gives major gifts to non-profits, and we started talking about her philanthropy, what she was trying to accomplish, what were some of her frustrations as a donor, and so on.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 11, 2016 | Changing Plans, Trust, truth-telling | Giving, Major Gifts, Programs, Uncategorized
More and more donors are getting discouraged and disenchanted with philanthropy in general. They don’t know if they can trust what you tell them about their giving making any difference.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 4, 2015 | Donors, Gift Designation, Rejecting Gifts | Giving, Major Gifts, Programs
There is a line you should not cross when the gift you will receive has so many strings attached that it changes who you are and what you are trying to do. Just say “no.”
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 6, 2015 | Donors, Focus, New Hires, Planning | Goal-setting, Major Gift Officers, Programs, Uncategorized
It is important to start right in a major gift program and/or as a new MGO. And starting with donors, program and back office familiarization is the key. Everything else, while important, is a distraction.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 19, 2015 | Asks, Budget, Offers, Program | Donor-Centered, Major Gifts, Management, Programs, Teamwork, Uncategorized
There will be an increase in efforts, on the part of fundraising professionals, to package their organization’s budgets so that the donating public can understand how the money is used and what funds are needed, and so that fundraising professionals can be more successful in their work.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 25, 2014 | Donor-Centered, Finance, Projects | Major Gifts, Philanthropy, Programs, Uncategorized
You can be the greatest major gift officer and have donors who are passionate about your cause, but if you don’t have compelling, inspiring projects and programs to offer them, you will ultimately fail in your work. Here’s the thing: major donors want their hearts to...