by Guest Contributor | Dec 6, 2023 | control, honesty, Relationship Building | Accountability, Donor Conversation, Personal Development, Relationships
You just had a meeting or phone call with a donor, and it went well. Until you said something that you think landed wrong. The donor didn’t say anything, but the “air” felt different. So what do you do? My recommendation: own it. If you feel a bit funny, it’s likely...
by Karen Kendrick | Dec 1, 2023 | control, gratitude, positivity | Personal Development, Self-care, Stress
With all you have spinning around you right now, it might feel like things are a little out of control. I know I’ve been there. After all the follow-up calls, thank you notes, meetings, and additional busyness of the holiday season, I used to feel burnt out and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 14, 2016 | control, Cultivation, Planning | Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
I once worked with a major gift officer who was so grounded as a person, nothing seemed to rattle her. Janet (not her real name) was incredibly gifted at developing relationships, staying focused and doing all the “little things” right. Then disaster struck. About a...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 16, 2015 | control, Egocentric, personality traits | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Uncategorized
I think one of the toughest aspects of being an MGO is not allowing your own ego to go wild. If you are not aware of it and can’t control it, it will get you into massive trouble. It will hurt your relationships with your colleagues and your donors. I write this...