by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 1, 2016 | Executive Directors, Non-Profits, Relationship | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Philanthropy, Programs, Uncategorized
I recently sat with a woman who regularly gives major gifts to non-profits, and we started talking about her philanthropy, what she was trying to accomplish, what were some of her frustrations as a donor, and so on.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 25, 2015 | Management, Non-Profits, Program | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Leadership, Non-Profits, Power, Teamwork
Each of these “legs” of the stool must be functioning well in order for the non-profit organization to be efficient and effective. One cannot dominate the other.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 30, 2014 | Major Gift Officers, Non-Profits | Fundraising, Major Gifts, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
I think Major Gift Fundraising is one of the toughest professions there is. But it should be. Anything that has such an enormous emotional payoff as fostering the act of giving and receiving has to be difficult. No question. This is important to understand. Major gift...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 23, 2014 | Fundraising, Non-Profits, self-examination | Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
This is directed to Leaders and Managers, whose job it is to lead others to do great things for donors and those that their organizations serve. I’ve come across several instances over the last week of leaders and managers of non-profits that have berated and deflated...