by Karen Kendrick | Sep 18, 2023 | Dreaming with Donors, Making a Difference, Strategic Plan, Transformational Gifts | Planning, Relationships, Strategic Plans, Transformational Gift
Right now, in this moment, you have donors in your caseload who could give transformational gifts. But they’re not giving those gifts right now because no one has taken the time to see them, dream big with them, and take that journey with them as a partner. Getting...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 15, 2023 | Donor Retention, Impact, Making a Difference | Communication, Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Impact, Reporting Back, Thanking
I suppose it’s human nature – our need to talk about ourselves. Well, maybe it’s not universal across human nature… but it’s certainly a tendency or typical behavior for some people. Sociologist Charles Derber describes the trait of consistently turning a...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 24, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Motivation, Impact, Making a Difference, Philanthropy | Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Giving, Impact, Meaningful Connections, Mission, Motivation, Passions and Interests
Every human being on the face of the earth – no matter what race or gender, no matter what country or culture – every human being wants to know that they matter to someone else, to the group they are in, to their place and standing on the planet. Ask yourself the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 26, 2022 | Impact Reporting, Making a Difference, Showing Impact | Communication, Impact, Mission
Reporting back on impact is THE key in retaining your donors. In fact, when donors are asked why they stopped giving, one of the top reasons is that the donor didn’t know the impact of their gift. When it comes to reporting back, it can feel a bit more obvious...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 5, 2017 | Cultivation, Impact, Making a Difference | Donor Retention, Moves Management, Reporting Back
“So, tell me what you did with my money,” the donor said. And the silence and lack of response drove her away. Jeff and I hear stories like this every week. Every week! Sadly, this is one of the major causes of donor attrition – the donor gave a gift but did not...