by Richard Perry | Mar 20, 2024 | Communication, Donor Relations, job title, Job titles | Culture of Philanthropy, Customer Service, Development Directors, Donor-Centered, Executive Directors, Jobs, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Philanthropy
Jeff and I have said many times – and I think you probably agree if you’re here reading our blog – that this major gift thing is NOT about the money. In fact, when done well, fundraising is never about the money. Good fundraising is about helping donors fulfill...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 27, 2019 | investment counselor, Job titles | Communication, Major Gift Officers
You’ve landed the job. You’re the new Major Gift Officer (MGO). While congratulations are in order, we hope someone gave you a different title to use externally, because you shouldn’t use “major gift officer” to present yourself to the world. Why? Because that’s the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 16, 2018 | Job titles, Management | Donor-Centered, Jobs, Major Gift Officers
Think about this. We have said, and I think you do agree, that this major gift thing is NOT about the money. In fact, fundraising done well is never about the money. Good fundraising is about helping donors fulfill their interests and passions. I know we have...