by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 9, 2022 | Culture of Philanthropy, donor relationships, Donor Retention, Value Retention | Major Gifts, Management
I went to see my doctor recently, and she gave me quite a lecture on all the unhealthy habits I need to work on. We covered eating, vitamins and supplements, exercise, working too much, and a host of other items. It was a wake-up call to mind my health. The same thing...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 20, 2020 | Donor Retention | Impact, Moves Management, Thanking
Fifth in a Series: Things Major Donors Love (or Hate) I’ve always been a student of cause and effect and asking “so what?” Some of my friends say it’s irritating. Examples… Someone is describing a process – all the elements and sequencing, the cool attributes of this...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 8, 2016 | Donor Retention, Goals, Planning | Donor-Centered, Major Gifts, Moves Management, Strategic Plans, Uncategorized
I went to the mailbox the other day. What a letdown. It could have been a check for one hundred dollars. It could have been a letter from my sister or my daughter An invitation to a party A note from a friend An announcement of someone’s newest arrival Or even my...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 1, 2016 | Donor Retention, major gift value triad | Donor Retention, Goal-setting, Major Gifts, Management, Strategic Plans, Teamwork
People often ask us what we think makes for a really good major gift program. Sometimes this question comes from their frustration with how things are currently going. Often it’s about wanting to make their program better. We at Veritus Group believe there are seven...