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Do You Want to Hear Some Good News?

Do You Want to Hear Some Good News?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 23, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis, Encouragement | Communication, Major Donors, Touch Points

Here’s some inspiration for you about the work other MGOs are doing with donors while working from home.

The Power of Encouragement

The Power of Encouragement

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 5, 2019 | Encouragement, Planning | Cultivation, Donor-Centered, Donors as Mission

Consider the act of giving your donor a form of encouragement to be part of your daily work of major gift fundraising.

7 Ways to Discourage Your MGO

7 Ways to Discourage Your MGO

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 1, 2016 | Encouragement, Organization | Development Directors, Hiring, Major Gift Officers, Management, Teamwork, Uncategorized

Here are the seven most common situations we hear from new MGOs who get discouraged by their situation.

You Need a Coach

You Need a Coach

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 17, 2016 | coaching, Encouragement, listening, Strategy | Major Gift Officers, Management, Mentoring, Uncategorized

A good coach should be something you seek as a vital part of your ongoing career development. Lots of successful people – from sports stars to teachers to businesspeople – can all point to a coach who helped them along the way.

How One DOD Thanked His MGOs

How One DOD Thanked His MGOs

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 6, 2015 | Employee Recognition, Encouragement, Rewards, Thanks | Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Teamwork, Uncategorized

We are constantly asking Directors of Development (DODs) to encourage and thank their major gift officers (MGOs), something that doesn’t happen enough. Here’s a great example.

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