by Richard Perry | Jan 24, 2024 | Collaboration, Donor Capacity, Intention, Passions and Interests, Strategy | Communication, Major Donors, Major Gift Officers, Passions and Interests, Performance
There is a main reason your donor will not give to their capacity, and it seems that folks are struggling to implement a solution to this problem. Which is why I keep talking about it – see my blog from September of last year. I’m bringing this back up again because...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 13, 2023 | Collaboration, Finances, Fundraising, Money, Program Information | Culture of Philanthropy, Finance, Fundraising, Money, Programs, Teamwork
“Do you want the money?” the frontline fundraiser said to the program person. “Do you want more money to continue your program?” she clarified with additional emphasis and urgency. And when the program person wagged his head in agreement, she added: “Then give me the...
by Karen Kendrick | Feb 8, 2023 | Collaboration, Culture of Philantrophy, Personal Development, Teamwork | Culture of Philanthropy, Personal Development, Teamwork
You would most likely agree with me that no one excels at everything that’s required to be a successful fundraiser. But you might find yourself behaving at times like you have to do it all, with no mistakes, all by yourself. What might that look like? Working 10-hour...
by Karen Kendrick | May 13, 2022 | Collaboration, Culture of Philanthropy, Teamwork | Culture of Philanthropy, Structure, Teamwork
Your donors are on an incredible journey with you. They may have been in relationship with your organization for decades, starting out by giving through direct mail, then giving through their business, volunteering, serving on your board, attending events, making...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 7, 2022 | Capital Campaigns, Collaboration | Communication, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Major Gifts
Partnership between capital campaign efforts and your major gifts strategy is absolutely vital for both to be successful. And creating a strong foundation for capital campaigns requires a structure that will create collaboration and communication throughout the...