by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 25, 2016 | Investment, Long-term planning, Mission, structure | Hiring, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
It seems like everyone is trying to hire a major gift officer. Rightly, non-profits are finally realizing that creating or increasing the capacity of their major gift program will bring in much-needed net revenue. This is a good thing. The tough part is actually...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 11, 2015 | Fundable Projects, Inspiration, Investment | Major Gifts, Passions and Interests, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Are your donors in a giving rut – giving the same amount year after year? I’ve probably reviewed well over 100 organizations’ donor files in the last several years, and I can tell you that most non-profits have major donors who are in giving ruts. Granted, I’d rather...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 27, 2015 | Investment, major gifts, Mid-level | Development Directors, Fundraising, Leadership, Mid-level donors, Uncategorized
Today, I’m talking specifically to three audiences: Executive Directors, Development Directors and Major Gift Officers. Now more than ever, nonprofits are struggling not only with investing properly in their development programs, but also with where to actually spend...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 2, 2015 | Game-Changing Strategy, Investment, Mega Donors | Data, Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gifts, Uncategorized
If there were ever a time either to start or to reinvest in a major gift program, that time is now. A recent report by U.S. Trust and The Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University on High Net Worth Philanthropy tell us that EVERY non-profit should be focusing...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 22, 2014 | Investment, Opportunities, Risk | Boards, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Management, Uncategorized
Ever since we started the Passionate Giving Blog over three years ago, we have written regularly on the need for non-profit organizations to invest in major gifts. I don’t know that we have the ear of the non-profit sector, but I definitely don’t think our industry is...