by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 22, 2020 | Inspiration, Tips | Communication, Leadership, Management
Six weeks. This is how long some people like you have been working remotely from your home for the first time. For many, this hasn’t been easy. By now, it’s been well documented how juggling working from home has taken its toll, with all the distractions that are...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 15, 2019 | Inspiration, Major Donors, Recognition | Culture of Philanthropy, Major Donors, Philanthropy
Here’s something you can think about as you’re trying to figure out how to give your donors an incredible experience and inspire them to give more: Encourage your donors to let you tell the world about their generous gifts. Many donors are reluctant to let you talk...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 30, 2018 | Inspiration, Philanthropy | Leadership, Management, Non-Profits
Recently, I took part in a conference call which is part of our leaders and managers course for major gifts. It gave me such hope, because the leaders that are taking this course are doing it because they want to learn about major gifts – and even more importantly,...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 23, 2018 | Inspiration, Long-range Planning, revenue growth | Caseloads, Focus, Planning, Strategic Plans
“Where do you want to be in five years?” Have you ever been asked that question? Do you have an answer – or are you like most people who are just trying to get through the day? I don’t know; I feel like many of us don’t value long-term thinking. I read lots of...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 25, 2017 | Board Training, Inspiration | Boards, Communication, Executive Directors, Leadership
Every leader of a non-profit wants his or her board of directors to be a dynamic force in major gift fundraising. I know you do. Over the years, Richard and I have sat down with numerous non-profit executives and heard their rants about how bad their boards are. I...