by Richard Perry | Sep 25, 2023 | Curiosity, Donor Preferences, Donor-Centered | Accountability, Communication, Curiousity, Customer Service, Donor-Centered
It’s no secret that we all have our preferences about all kinds of things. Stop and think what you prefer in food, vacations, clothes, cars, friends, sports, communication, politics, movies, humor etc. It’s a huge list. And very specific. Focus on that one word:...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 11, 2023 | Cultivation, Donor Relations, Donor-Centered, Higher Education, Passions and Interests | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Higher Education, Passions and Interests
Recently, I was out with a bunch of friends for happy hour just outside Philadelphia. One of my friends had his cousin Chris (not his real name) visiting from San Diego. Chris is 31 and a top corporate lawyer in his area, making a high six-figure salary. He did his...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 4, 2023 | DEI, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Leaders, Non-Profit Leadership | Culture of Philanthropy, Executive Directors, Fundraising, Leadership, Non-Profits
It’s a new year, which means new energy and new life… let’s encourage each other to keep moving forward so we’re always getting better and more enlightened about our work. What do you say? I’d love for you to start out 2023 with a renewed sense of hope about what you...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 17, 2022 | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Planning | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Planning
Looking for inspiration to help you plan for the year-end fundraising season? You’re in the right place! Since we’re privileged to work with so many different non-profit organizations, we have a bird’s-eye view of the latest fundraising trends and themes. From...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 21, 2022 | Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Fundraising | Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Fundraising
Several years ago, we worked with a client who had several major donors who made their living in the oil industry. These donors gave six and seven figure gifts annually to this organization for years. They had become like family, both to the organization and the major...