by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 17, 2014 | Culture of Philanthropy, Joy, Passion | Giving, Leadership, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Richard and I travel around the country constantly, talking to executives and front-line folks working in non-profits and major gift programs. We have become absolutely convinced that, unless non-profits radically change their approach with donors and adopt a true...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 19, 2014 | leadership, Malaise, Passion | Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Philanthropy, Programs, Uncategorized
Over the years, Richard and I have evaluated dozens of major gift programs from a wide array of organizations – social service, relief and development, educational institutions, animals and environment and the arts. When we look at these files we often see a ton of...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 3, 2014 | Joy, Love, Passion | Major Gift Officers, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
I hope this six-part series on understanding the traits of magnificent MGOs has been helpful and inspiring for you as you go about your daily work. Obviously, there are many more traits than these, and if you read some of our previous blog posts you’ll see that...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 21, 2014 | Customer Service, Joy, Passion | Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
It’s a thing of beauty to sit across the table from great MGOs who are telling stories about their donors. They have such passion and energy. Many times the hair on the back of my neck stands up when I’ve been in the room with an MGO who is speaking about an...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 3, 2014 | Love, Non-Profits, Passion | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Philanthropy
With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, it’s obviously a time to think about love. But not just the romantic type of love that inspires special dinners, chocolates, roses and sentimental cards. I’m talking about an even deeper love – the kind that guides who you are and...