by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 12, 2022 | donor relationships, Economics of Major Gifts, Meaningful Connections | Fundraising, Passions and Interests, Philanthropy
The purpose of fundraising seems to be what the word says: FUND raising. That seems self-explanatory. Fundraisers raise the funds. Or more basically – get the money. That is what is wrong with the word, since it implies that the only thing one does in a fundraising...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 31, 2021 | Attrition, Caseload Management, donor relationships | Donor Attrition, Value Attrition
Your regular and loyal donor has suddenly stopped giving. What should you do? First of all, notice that it has happened! Seems obvious, doesn’t it? But it isn’t. Jeff, I, and our team relate to an amazing number of MGOs who are not aware that their caseload donor has...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 20, 2021 | Capital Campaigns, donor relationships, multi-year pledges | Cultivation, Transformational Gift
A donor finishes completing a multi-year pledge to your organization. What do you do? Or you finish a capital campaign, all the pledges are in – what’s next? Unfortunately, you’re too late if you’re asking those questions now. Richard and I get asked those two...
by Richard Perry | Aug 7, 2023 | Connections, donor relationships, Teamwork | Non-Profits, Relationships, Retention, Teamwork
Pay attention to your donor relationships! Care for your donors! Steward your donors! There’s a lot of messaging out there that being donor-centered and donor-driven is the key to solid donor relationships and donor retention. It’s against that reality that I...