by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 26, 2020 | current donors, Fundraising, MGOs | Cultivation, Focus, Prospecting
We’ve heard it hundreds of times. Some authority figure or MGO/PGO, speaking about a wealthy person they know about, or some corporate or foundation leader, says: “Look, I have their contact info. So let me reach out and tell them what we do. I think we have a good...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 29, 2020 | MGOs, Power | Jobs, Money, Motivation
Jeff and I were talking, one morning last week, about the role of money and power in our world and how the quest for these two items causes so much human misery on the planet. We’re interested in this topic because the transfer of money from a donor to a non-profit is...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 13, 2020 | MGOs, Questions | Curiousity, Donor-Centered, Relationships
Fifth of Six New Year’s Resolutions that will Change Your Life “Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.” — Anthony Robbins You might be thinking, “This is a rather odd resolution. What’s this all about?” I’d be inclined to...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 18, 2018 | Lone Wolf, Manager, MGOs | Coaching, Management
History books and our current culture like to tell stories of success by the “self-made man.” At least in the USA, we all grow up thinking that if we just do something on our own, it is more noble than having someone help you. I think that is a pile of garbage. Yet...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 29, 2017 | Hiring MGOs, Management, MGOs, Planning | Return on Investment, Structure, VPs and Directors
When is it the right time to add a MGO to your organization’s staff, and how many do you need? Jeff and I are often asked for a formula. While there are many variables to consider, it boils down to these 4 points: What kind of return on investment do you want and...