by Jeff Schreifels | Jun 17, 2024 | Donor Communication, Meaningful Connection, Relationship, Relationship Building, Relationship Fundraising | Communication, Donor Conversation, Meaningful Connections, Relationships
Sometimes, the best way to connect (or reconnect) with your donor as a person is to bring your authentic self into the relationship.
by Jeff Schreifels | Jun 3, 2024 | Communication, Donor Communication, donor engagement, Fundraising | Cultivation, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Major Donors, Meaningful Connections, Relationships
In this Question of the Month video, Jeff shares a simple strategy for getting more donors to engage and respond to your communications.
by Jeff Schreifels | May 6, 2024 | Communication, Donor Communication, Email, Writing | Communication, Customer Service, Donor Conversation, Relationships
Recently on our team Slack channel, our coaches shared that we send a lot of these tips to our clients about how to write an effective email, so I thought it would be a great resource to share them here so they’re all in one place for your easy reference. Here are...
by Richard Perry | Apr 26, 2024 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Communication, Donor Journey, Organization Structure | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Offers, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Pipeline Development
How do you pivot to become an organization that listens to your donor’s “if only” musings? Here are some ideas.
by Richard Perry | Apr 1, 2024 | Curiosity, Donor Communication, Donor Motivation, Passions and Interests, Story | Communication, Cultivation, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Meaningful Connections, Motivation, Passions and Interests
Every donor has a story behind their desire to make a difference on the planet. Do you know why your donor gives?
by Richard Perry | Mar 6, 2024 | Asking, Donor Communication, Fear, Permission-Based Asking | Asking, Communication, Donor Conversation, Motivation, Permission-Based Asking, Personal Development
Is a fear of asking or offending your donors holding you back? Most often, there’s some wrong thinking that’s behind this fear.