by Guest Contributor | Dec 6, 2023 | control, honesty, Relationship Building | Accountability, Donor Conversation, Personal Development, Relationships
You just had a meeting or phone call with a donor, and it went well. Until you said something that you think landed wrong. The donor didn’t say anything, but the “air” felt different. So what do you do? My recommendation: own it. If you feel a bit funny, it’s likely...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 17, 2021 | Ethics, Ethics in Fundraising, honesty, Transparency | Donor-Centered, Leadership
I remember when I was a kid, I broke one of my dad’s tools in the garage because I was playing around with it. I knew he would be mad because I wasn’t allowed to play with that particular tool. What did I do? I hid it so that he wouldn’t find it and know that it was...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 17, 2021 | Fulfillment, happiness, honesty | Jobs, MGOs, Self-care
Today, I want to encourage you to conduct a “gut check” to see if you know why you’re doing what you’re doing. I’ve been reminded recently about how inspiring and refreshing it is to sit with someone who loves their life’s work. At the same time, it can be painful to...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 9, 2017 | honesty, Strategy, Transparency, Trust | Relationships, Stewardship, Uncategorized
Part three of the series: Six Traits of Healthy Donor Relationships “Yes, you are right. Our overhead is 26%!” “I’m calling to let you know that the project you funded is being shut down. We thought we had a strategy that would work, but it turned out it didn’t. Now...