by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 27, 2020 | donor cultivation, Persistence, Tips | Communication, Discipline, Management
Figuring out what to say to a donor and get them to engage with you is not always easy for a front-line fundraiser. I know, because this is one of the most common frustrations that Richard and I get asked about. “Can you give me some tips on what I can say to a donor...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 17, 2020 | donor cultivation, premiums | Cultivation, Moves Management
It’s quite common to give gifts in all kinds of settings and relationships. Many of my friends are so much better at it than I am, probably because I bias towards wanting you to give me a bit of yourself, rather than a thing – because that’s more valuable to me. But...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 8, 2015 | cultivating donors, Customer Service, donor cultivation | Donor Visits, Donor-Centered, Relationships, Stewardship, Uncategorized
Go ahead, admit it. Sometimes you go through periods when you just seem to be in a rut when cultivating your major donors. You end up doing the same thing day in and day out, and it feels like you can’t get out of it. Well, you’re in luck. Today’s the day you get out...