by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 9, 2015 | Criticism, Hiring Criteria, Job search, Team Player | Development Directors, Donor-Centered, Hiring, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
What should you consider when hiring a major gift officer? Jeff and I get asked this question frequently. To me, it is a question of alignment: does the person align with the organization? Years ago, I came up with hiring criteria to help answer this question. The...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 13, 2014 | Criticism, Donor Input, Donor Involvement, Major Donors | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Stewardship
There is an interesting dynamic that occurs when someone criticizes what I do or say. Part of me immediately puts up a defensive wall. Another part of me truly wants to hear it. I think you might be able to relate. A wise person once said: “There is wisdom in...