by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 3, 2022 | Donor Interests, Meaningful Connections, Passion and Interests | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Major Gifts
Why does your donor love your organization so much? Have you sat down with your donor and really listened to their answer? If they said something like, “well, I just think you do a great job,” did you dig deeper to find out their true motivation? When I’m talking to...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 2, 2016 | Donor Information, Donor Interests, listening, Strategy | Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Moves Management, Uncategorized
I have to admit that I am not a good listener. Actually, I listen well IF the subject interests me; then no one listens better than me. But listening in general is not one of my strengths. So I constantly have to practice to make myself respect those around me and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 6, 2016 | Donor Interests, Donor Motivations, Fundraising | Major Gifts, Moves Management, Strategic Plans, Uncategorized
Over the holiday break, I was reminded what it feels like to be with someone and be invisible. I am sure you have had the experience. You’re sitting across from someone and the entire field of energy and conversation is all about them. It is a constant barrage of “me...