by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 21, 2016 | Culture of Philanthropy, Investment, Patience | Leadership, Management, Teamwork, Uncategorized
Major Gift work is not easy. Yet when I read the headlines of our industry magazines and web sites, everyone seems to have either an easy way to do major gifts, or some kind of major gift fundraising “hack” where you don’t have to work too hard to get great results....
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 8, 2016 | campaigns, Culture of Philanthropy | Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
When you woke up this morning, were you excited about starting the day and working with donors? Do you have a sense of purpose and mission? Are you fulfilled and have passion for what you do? Do you have many moments of joy? Are you given praise from your colleagues...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 29, 2014 | Culture of Philanthropy, Identify need, PC Police | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Leadership, Uncategorized
A Culture of Philanthropy From your CEO down to the janitor, your non-profit embraces your donors as central to your mission, as central as your organization’s programs to change the world. I hope that this series will help you as you seek change in your...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 26, 2014 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor visits, Employee handbook, hiring process, Organizational development | Hiring, Leadership, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
A Culture of Philanthropy From your CEO down to the janitor, your non-profit embraces your donors as central to your mission, as central as your organization’s programs to change the world. We believe that one of the most important aspects of creating a radical...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 17, 2014 | Culture of Philanthropy, Joy, Passion | Giving, Leadership, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Richard and I travel around the country constantly, talking to executives and front-line folks working in non-profits and major gift programs. We have become absolutely convinced that, unless non-profits radically change their approach with donors and adopt a true...