by Richard Perry | Oct 21, 2024 | Bold Asks, Donor Offers, Major Gift Planning, Planning | Asking, Donor Offers, Fundraising, Giving, High Givers, Major Donors, Major Gift Officers, Planning
There were two events last month I want to tell you about. They are opposite. In one, the frontline fundraiser was ready. In the other, he wasn’t. And it was an opportunity lost. Context: Jeff and I and our team of frontline fundraising coaches are constantly telling...
by Richard Perry | Apr 22, 2024 | Donor Impact Portfolio, Donor Journey, Donor Offers, Increased Giving, Program Information, Program packaging | Donor Offers, Giving, Programs
This blog post is the fourth in a series of six titled, “The House Your Donor Lives In.” There are many more donors in your active donor file who want to help more than they are now. This bold statement is met with skepticism any time Jeff, I or our team...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 9, 2021 | Donor Offers, Impact Reporting, Showing Impact | Giving, Major Donors, Passions and Interests
Third in a three-part series: “Why Your Donors Aren’t Giving More” You walk into your favorite restaurant and are seated at your preferred table – a booth in the corner. Looking at the menu you’ve decided to order the special, a cup of tomato soup and a chicken salad...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 3, 2017 | Administrative Support, Donor Offers, Donor Research | Major Gift Officers, Structure
It was an interesting discussion. We were sitting with personnel from a very large international non-profit, talking about what constitutes a winning major gift team. This organization has almost 90 MGOs now, and they plan to grow their...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 2, 2016 | Credit Policies, Donor Offers, Evaluation, Performance | Goal-setting, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
Fifth in the series Six Reasons Your MGO Will Leave Your Organization I use the word “incompetent” in the title to show how an MGO really feels when he or she is working for someone who just cannot do the job they are in. Jeff and I have heard even stronger...