by Richard Perry | Aug 28, 2023 | Donor Attrition, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests, Reporting Back | Communication, Donor Attrition, Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Reporting Back
Everyone is wringing their hands over the drop in giving in 2022. “The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.”...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 14, 2022 | Administrative Support, Back Office, Donor Attrition, Value Attrition | Admin Support, Database, Donor Attrition, Fundraising
Have you been back to one of your favorite restaurants post-covid and been utterly dismayed with what’s happened to it? I have. I mean, most of us have some patience and understanding regarding the labor shortage many in the restaurant industry are going through. But...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 3, 2022 | Donor Attrition, Donor Service, Donor-Centered | Customer Service, Donor Attrition, Donor-Centered, Relationships
It’s so easy to get rid of that mid, major, or planned giving donor on your caseload. Here’s how you do it: Ignore what they are interested in. Your donor has a specific interest as it relates to the mission of your organization. One of the best ways to get rid of...
by Jeff Schreifels | Jul 8, 2024 | Donor Attrition, Donor Pipeline, Mid-Level Programs | Donor Attrition, Mid-level donors, Moves Management, Pipeline Development
We write about creating a healthy donor pipeline (pictured below) all the time. Why? Because we are advocates for donors and frontline fundraisers. I know that answer might sound odd, but let me explain. When you have a healthy donor pipeline, you’re allowing donors...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 5, 2024 | Assessments, Donor Attrition, Donor File, Donor Pipeline, Mid-Level Program | Data, Mid-level donors, Pipeline Development, Value Attrition
If you’re looking to grow your major gifts program, you need to establish a strong pipeline of donors that spans from new donor acquisition through major and planned gifts. But oftentimes, there’s not a smooth flow of donors from one level of giving to the...