by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 14, 2019 | Criteria, Focus, Strategy | Communication, Qualifying
You’ve pulled all the data – every donor that gave $1,000 or more (cumulative) since 18 – 24 months ago. You’ve selected off those donors with highest giving amounts, high lifetime value and high capacity. And now you’re trying to engage with them. But most of...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 24, 2015 | Criteria, Focus, New donors, Priorities | Discipline, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Management, Prospecting, Strategic Plans, Uncategorized
It is an amazing thing to watch – truly amazing. Some authority figure casually decides to hire a MGO to chase what Jeff and I would call “ghosts and rabbits.” It’s wishful thinking at its best – and stupidity at its worst. I know that’s strong language, but I just...