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Warning! The MGOs are Leaving!

Warning! The MGOs are Leaving!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 24, 2019 | Culture, leadership | Major Gift Officers, Management, Non-Profits

A lot of ignorant and arrogant leaders and managers have no clue that the way they are behaving is hurting donors, the valuable MGO they have – and the organization.

MGOs Leave When the Job Doesn’t Fit

MGOs Leave When the Job Doesn’t Fit

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 5, 2016 | Culture, Employee Retention, jobs, Success Factors | Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized

In the world and life of major gift officers, there are specific things the job requires, and there are characteristics a MGO needs to have, to be successful. If you have these, it’s a good fit, and a path to success.

MGOs Will Leave a Culture that Focuses on Money vs The Cause

MGOs Will Leave a Culture that Focuses on Money vs The Cause

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 23, 2016 | Culture, Employee Retention, Organization, Performance Evaluation | Development Directors, Donor-Centered, Leadership, Mission, Non-Profits, Uncategorized

The first reason a MGO will leave your organization is that there is a culture that focuses on money, rather than on the cause.

What’s Wrong with These Definitions?

What’s Wrong with These Definitions?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 12, 2016 | Culture, Donors | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Uncategorized

Too many definitions of “fundraising” are about increasing financial support, seeking donations, raising assets and securing financial support. Each one is solely about money. This is wrong.

Major Gifts: A Thing of the Heart – Introduction

Major Gifts: A Thing of the Heart – Introduction

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 2, 2015 | Culture, Human Resource, Philosophy, Strategy | Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Mission, Relationships, Uncategorized

Major gifts is all about connecting your heart to those you serve (or to a hurting animal or forest or ecosystem), and letting yourself feel the real essence of the situation. Letting your heart kick in.

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