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Not in Person? You Can Still Ask for a Gift!

Not in Person? You Can Still Ask for a Gift!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 7, 2021 | Donor Communiication, Donor meetings, Meaningful Connections | Asking, Major Donors, Permission-Based Asking

When asking for a gift, tune in to a donor’s communication preferences, not yours or the organization’s management preferences.

If You Feel Powerless, How Do You Advocate for Change to Happen?

If You Feel Powerless, How Do You Advocate for Change to Happen?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 10, 2021 | Influence, Meaningful Connections, Philanthropy | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered

Can you advocate for change if you aren’t in leadership? Learn our top tips for how to gain power to move your organization forward.

The Dirty Secret about Donor Meetings

The Dirty Secret about Donor Meetings

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 22, 2020 | leadership, Management, Meaningful Connections | Donor Visits, Donor-Centered, Metrics

Donors don’t naturally want to meet with fundraisers. Only when you’re building a partnership with them do they become interested.

Do You Want to Go Back to the Way It Used to Be?

Do You Want to Go Back to the Way It Used to Be?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 15, 2020 | Meaningful Connections, Plan for every donor | Events, Metrics

When this crisis eases, let’s not go back to trying to meet a monthly metric. Let’s focus on meaningful connections that build relationships, instead.

Creating Meaningful Connections While Social Distancing

Creating Meaningful Connections While Social Distancing

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 18, 2020 | Meaningful Connections, Social Distancing | Donor Visits, Touch Points

You could look at this period of forced social distancing as a hindrance, or you can see it as an opportunity to build a deeper relationship.

One of the Most Important Metrics: Meaningful Connections

One of the Most Important Metrics: Meaningful Connections

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 31, 2019 | Meaningful Connections, Relationships | Management, Metrics, Moves Management

Set your MGO’s goals on the number of meaningful connections created each month, not visits or calls. This moves you toward your real objective.

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