by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 7, 2015 | Focus, gratitude, Vision | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Uncategorized
Keep your focus on what your true mission is – helping others to change the world – and you will experience more happiness and fulfillment in everything you do.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 10, 2014 | gratitude, Money, Stewardship | Donor-Centered, Major Gifts, Moves Management, Uncategorized
If you’re like most of the MGOs around the world right now, you are focused on what you need to do to motivate that donor on your caseload to make a significant gift. So your focus is on major “breakthrough” strategies. But often, the secret to success can be found in...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 10, 2014 | Donors, gratitude, Outcomes | Donor Retention, Impact, Major Gifts, Stewardship
There is a bit of discussion going on about why people give. Some folks believe that many donors give just for the tax benefit or to secure standing in the community or to repay a friend who gave to their cause. In other words, these folks will say, some people give...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 8, 2014 | Attrition, gratitude, Receipting, Thank You | Donor Retention, Major Gifts, Relationships, Stewardship
Several months ago Bloomerang published this graphic showing data from a study called the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Much of the information on here is known to most of us – namely, that donor retention is pretty low. But there were two pieces of information...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 1, 2014 | Attitude, Donor Relations, gratitude, Managing | Development Directors, Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Major Gifts
I had a frustrating experience last week that reminded me how easy it is to forget that we serve others. The experience got me thinking about donor service and the six things you, as a MGO, should watch out for in your relationship to the donors on your caseload....
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 18, 2014 | Director of Major Gifts, gratitude, Thank You Process | Donor-Centered, Major Gifts, Stewardship, Uncategorized
It is always interesting to me how some managers approach the timing of a “thank you” when it comes to giving. It’s as if any kind of delay is acceptable. Let’s make this really personal and see how it feels to you. You come into my office and give me a copy of a book...