by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 19, 2017 | major gifts, Mission | Leadership, Management, Pipeline Development
There are too many non-profit fundraising leaders who just don’t value good non-profit management. I don’t think it’s because they are bad people or they wouldn’t like good management. I think they are good people and they would love great management – but they just don’t DO it.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 12, 2017 | Donor-Centered, donor-focused, major gifts | Cultivation, Major Gifts, Stewardship
In Major Gifts fundraising you are always in a cultivation mode with your donors. We have created a list of 19 possible ways to deepen your relationship with your caseload donors.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 24, 2017 | Development Directors, Executive Directors, major gifts | Major Gifts, Prioritizing, Small Organizations
Being a “small” non-profit is never an excuse not to have a major gift program. If you are in a small organization, here is what you can do immediately to focus more of your time on major gifts and start caring for your donors.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 9, 2016 | Cash Flow, Giving, Goals, major gifts | Caseloads, Donor Attrition, Donor Retention, Goal-setting, Uncategorized
Major gift outsiders can’t seem to get it: sometimes giving from a donor goes down. But we should continue to walk with them in the down times.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 13, 2016 | Events, major gifts, Strategy | Events, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Overworked, Teamwork, Uncategorized
If you have to do an event and you’re inviting your major donors, you need to be careful and have the right strategic approach. Don’t get sucked into the event black hole, never to be seen again.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 13, 2016 | Investment, major gifts, Miracles | Leadership, Mid-level donors, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
One of the best ways to increase the number of your major donors is to create a mid-level program. Right now, in your current database you have donors with great potential, waiting for you to challenge them to become part of your major donor program.