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The Reason You Aren’t Getting Large Gifts

The Reason You Aren’t Getting Large Gifts

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 3, 2020 | donor plans, major gifts, Offers | Asking, Donor Offers

Big gifts don’t come from small offers. What are you proposing that’s big, bold, and visionary?

Steps to Creating Compelling Donor Offers

Steps to Creating Compelling Donor Offers

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 1, 2020 | Offers | Donor Visits, Donor-Centered, Impact

When you show a donor the great things they can accomplish, you give them the courage to be generous.

Keep Your Asks General – Expect Less from Donors

Keep Your Asks General – Expect Less from Donors

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 6, 2019 | Asks, Offers, Year-end | Asking, Donor Offers

Specifics matter in fundraising. Donors want to know the impact of their gifts, so you should give them tangible things to invest in.

How to Double a Major Gift

How to Double a Major Gift

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 30, 2019 | Donor Offer, Matching gift, Offers | Asking, Direct Response

A matching gift offer really does lift response from the general donor file, and it’s a great offer to present to a few major donors.

Giving is Down – and It’s Your Fault.

Giving is Down – and It’s Your Fault.

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 28, 2019 | Blame, Offers, Strategy, trends | Communication, Giving

Except for a life circumstance and maybe poor treatment on your part, your donor is likely giving less because you aren’t presenting her with a compelling reason to give.

Why Don’t You Just Cover Up the Need?

Why Don’t You Just Cover Up the Need?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 8, 2019 | Need, Offers | Asking, Donor Offers, Impact

Your donor needs to hear the truth about the ugly, awful things in this world – because their gifts can help solve these terrible problems.

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