by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 2, 2021 | grace, mistakes, Passion | Major Gifts, Management, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Making a mistake is one of the best things you can do. Did I just say that? Yes. And I mean it. In my last post I talked about how we all need to own up to our mistakes and how donors will appreciate it when you do. Today, I want to urge you not to be afraid to make...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 20, 2016 | grace, mistakes, Passion | Major Gifts, Management, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Making a mistake is one of the best things you can do. Did I just say that? Yes. And I mean it. In my last post I talked about how we all need to own up to our mistakes and how donors will appreciate it when you do. Today, I want to urge you not to be afraid to make...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 18, 2015 | grace, Love, Spirituality | Fundraising, Giving, Major Gift Officers, Uncategorized
My guess is that you or some of your colleagues in the field are thinking, “What the heck are these guys talking about now?” “Spirituality and Major Gift Fundraising?” What’s this all about? Okay, I get it. Today when you hear the word spirituality, all kinds of stuff...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 30, 2014 | grace, Money, Power, transformation | Donor-Centered, Impact, Major Gifts, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
A wealthy industrialist once asked Gandhi, “Do you need me or my money?” Gandhi replied: “I need only you!” Gandhi wasn’t against wealth or money. He just knew that humans could not find purpose and fulfillment in it. Some of the great philosophers and religious...