by Karen Kendrick | Sep 18, 2023 | Dreaming with Donors, Making a Difference, Strategic Plan, Transformational Gifts | Planning, Relationships, Strategic Plans, Transformational Gift
A transformational donor plan allows you to take time to see the donor, dream big with them, and take the journey together as partners.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 15, 2023 | Donor Retention, Impact, Making a Difference | Communication, Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Impact, Reporting Back, Thanking
Keeping your donors’ attention is as simple as shifting the focus away from yourself and telling them how their gifts made a difference.
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
No matter the organization, no matter the mission, donors everywhere share the same deepest longing. Its simplicity might surprise you.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 26, 2022 | Impact Reporting, Making a Difference, Showing Impact | Communication, Impact, Mission
Learn how to meaningfully report back on the impact of your donor’s gift even if your mission or cause is not direct services.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 5, 2017 | Cultivation, Impact, Making a Difference | Donor Retention, Moves Management, Reporting Back
Program impact information is one of the most-neglected areas in the non-profit sector. Here are some great ideas to get reports of performance for donors.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 18, 2014 | Making a Difference, Need, Results | Major Gifts, Stewardship, Storytelling, Uncategorized
One of the most difficult aspects of major gift fundraising is securing stories to share with donors. This is something that most MGOs struggle with every day. There are two types of stories a MGO needs to collect: Needs stories. The most effective way to convey the...