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
If you focus on just one thing this year: get to know your donors’ passions and interests. Here’s a story that shows the impact it can have.
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
Start out 2023 with a renewed sense of hope about what you can achieve as a non-profit leader. Wishing you every success in the new year!
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 17, 2022 | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Planning | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Planning
In this podcast episode, we’ll share fundraising tips for year-end, along with the trends we’re seeing with our clients this season.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 21, 2022 | Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Fundraising | Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Fundraising
If you have a donor who can no longer give at the same level, don’t give up on them. You can still honor their past contribution.
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 3, 2022 | Donor Attrition, Donor Service, Donor-Centered | Customer Service, Donor Attrition, Donor-Centered, Relationships
Here’s a list of what NOT to do. When fundraisers treat their donor like an ATM, it’s the worst kind of transactional fundraising.