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Are You Asking Your Donors “Why” Enough?

Are You Asking Your Donors “Why” Enough?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 3, 2022 | Donor Interests, Meaningful Connections, Passion and Interests | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Major Gifts

Asking your donors about their passions, interests, and motivations is a critical part of your work as a fundraiser.

Listening to Donors Is Not What You Think It Is

Listening to Donors Is Not What You Think It Is

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 2, 2016 | Donor Information, Donor Interests, listening, Strategy | Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Moves Management, Uncategorized

Here are some findings from a study on good listeners – and we apply them to your work with major donors.

4 Things Your Donor Wants: #1 – To Be Known

4 Things Your Donor Wants: #1 – To Be Known

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 6, 2016 | Donor Interests, Donor Motivations, Fundraising | Major Gifts, Moves Management, Strategic Plans, Uncategorized

How many of the donors on your caseload do you really know? All of them? Stop and take inventory. I know from experience that most MGOs do not know their donors as they should. Make it your business this month to get to know your donors. It will be good for them and for you.

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