by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 26, 2021 | Focus, Impact, Mission | Fundraising, Teamwork
If you’ve lost your way, it’s not too late to come back. I’m talking about what we see happening in a lot of non-profits these days. It’s where the organization has moved away from the deeper organizing purpose, and it’s become an organization with little heart and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 5, 2020 | Donor Database, Focus, Small non-profits | Cultivation, Prospecting
Everywhere we go, Richard and I are asked, “Where can I find major donors to support our organization? My answer is to stare at the part of their face just above the upper lip… otherwise known as “right under your nose.” Okay, maybe that’s not such a funny joke to...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 5, 2022 | Bonuses, Compensation, Focus | Evaluation, Management, Money, Motivation
There’s something about money that, if you don’t watch it, it will grab hold of you and change you. Sometimes for good. Other times in ways you may not like. Money is not inherently bad. But it’s what it will do to you if you let it. That’s why the subject of paying...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 13, 2019 | Bonuses, Compensation, Focus | Evaluation, Management, Motivation
There’s something about money that, if you don’t watch it, it will grab hold of you and change you. Sometimes for good. Other times in ways you may not like. Money is not inherently bad. But it’s what it will do to you if you let it. That’s why the subject of paying...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 14, 2019 | Criteria, Focus, Strategy | Communication, Qualifying
You’ve pulled all the data – every donor that gave $1,000 or more (cumulative) since 18 – 24 months ago. You’ve selected off those donors with highest giving amounts, high lifetime value and high capacity. And now you’re trying to engage with them. But most of...