by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 2, 2011 | Creativity, Development Directors, Director of Major Gifts, Fundraising, Giving, Non-Profits, Passion, Philanthropy, Stewardship | Development Directors, Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Mission, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
It’s September. Summer is mostly behind us. In a phrase, this is now “the season to get going!” I ask you. What are you going to do with this time? Traditionally, we’re headed into the best giving time of the year. For you, this is make it or break it time for...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 29, 2011 | Creativity, Development Directors, Director of Major Gifts, Donors, Excercise, Fundraising, gratitude, Joy, Passion, Philanthropy, prayer, Stewardship | Development Directors, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Major Gift fundraising is tough, tough work. It’s a profession that has tremendous rewards and incredible stress. I’ve known many professional major gift fundraisers who didn’t last long in our business. They burned out. It’s demanding, it takes a ton of energy and...
