by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 18, 2015 | Hope, Hopelessness, Major Donors | Donor Visits, Major Gifts, Storytelling, Uncategorized
We challenge you to make this the year of “giving your donors hope.” Take some quality time to consider how you are going to make your donors feel good about the gifts they give to your organization. How are you going to give them hope?
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 13, 2014 | Criticism, Donor Input, Donor Involvement, Major Donors | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Stewardship
There is an interesting dynamic that occurs when someone criticizes what I do or say. Part of me immediately puts up a defensive wall. Another part of me truly wants to hear it. I think you might be able to relate. A wise person once said: “There is wisdom in...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 1, 2014 | Major Donors, Major Gift Programs, Relationships | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
It’s amazing to Richard and me how many major gift officers we have talked to that have never formed a real relationship with a major donor. You might be thinking, “How is this possible, Jeff? If you’re a major gift officer, don’t you have to have relationships with...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 21, 2014 | Authenticity, Confidence, Major Donors | Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
I got inspired this morning. I was reading Seth Godin’s latest blog post, entitled “Who says go?” The blog post is 3 sentences long – but it’s powerful. And it made me think of you. Essentially he says that most people want to follow other people who exude confidence....