by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 6, 2023 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donors as Mission, Reporting Back, Thanking | Culture of Philanthropy, Donors as Mission, Stewardship
The moment you ask someone to fund your organization’s mission, they become part of that mission. Here’s what treating them as a true partner looks like.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 12, 2023 | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Giving | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Giving
When non-profit leadership has a negative attitude about fundraising, it is detrimental to the organization’s mission.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 29, 2022 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Experience, Donor-Centered, Organization Structure | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Attrition, Donor-Centered, Pipeline Development, Structure
It’s a sad fact that non-profit organizations are not treating their donors well. In the donor data we’ve analyzed from hundreds of organizations, average donor attrition rates are around 40-60%. So why are donors giving less, or going away altogether? One of the main...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 10, 2022 | Attitude, Culture of Philanthropy, Money, Power, Self-Awareness | Culture of Philanthropy, Jobs, MGO Characteristics, Non-Profits, Personal Development, Power, Professional Development
As a frontline fundraiser, you have power to influence real-world outcomes. Will you use it to help others, or for your own gain?
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 22, 2022 | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Non-Profit Leadership, Organization Structure | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Non-Profits
In this Question of the Month video, Richard addresses some of the common issues that hold organizations back from successful fundraising.
by Karen Kendrick | May 13, 2022 | Collaboration, Culture of Philanthropy, Teamwork | Culture of Philanthropy, Structure, Teamwork
Start a conversation with your internal partners to build trust within your organization and find more opportunities for collaboration.