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Thank you!

Thank you!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 20, 2020 | emotion, gratitude, Thanks | COVID-19, MGOs, Self-care

Thank you for all your good work, for persevering through a very difficult time, and for allowing donors to find joy and hope in the middle of a crisis.

Who Has Loved You Into Being?

Who Has Loved You Into Being?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 29, 2019 | gratitude, Love, Mr. Rogers | Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Self-care

Who has loved you into being? Take a minute today to think about them and be grateful for how they helped you be who you are today.

“GivingTuesday” is a Waste of Your Time

“GivingTuesday” is a Waste of Your Time

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 25, 2019 | GivingTuesday, gratitude | Events, Relationships

While the intention of “GivingTuesday” is noble, the practical application of it is diverting the attention of many non-profits away from developing relationships with donors.

Thanking Donors Appropriately

Thanking Donors Appropriately

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 30, 2019 | donor value, gratitude | Moves Management, Planning, Thanking

The first step in creating value for a donor is thanking beyond a donor’s expectations.

Express Gratitude – Daily

Express Gratitude – Daily

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 6, 2017 | Attitude, Back Office, gratitude | Reporting Back, Retention, Thanking

I find it difficult to focus on the positive things people do. Jeff and my wife both tell me regularly that I am too problem-oriented. So I have committed myself to seek and find the best in others, to TELL them I have noticed it, and to do this on a daily basis. This journey has also had me processing two things…

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 24, 2016 | Authentic, gratitude, Thanking, Thanksgiving | Donor-Centered, Events, Relationships, Uncategorized

Here are a few simple, yet unique and powerful, ways for you to consider thanking donors this year.

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