by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 6, 2018 | Asking, Stewarding | Cultivation, Donor-Centered, Stewardship
I’m going to say this right up front. I don’t believe there should be ANY stewardship of donors. What …? Yes, you heard me right. None, zero, nada. Now, after you get up off the floor, let me tell you why. Immediately after a donor signs his name to a check or...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 3, 2018 | Commitment, Engagement, Stewarding | Asking, Communication, Donor Visits
How do you get meetings with donors? We’ve written previously about some basics like being persistent, paying attention to the communication preferences of the donor, knowing what to say, and trying to reach the donor via someone else they know. This is all good and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 6, 2014 | Fundraising, Philanthropy, Stewarding | Non-Profits, Overworked, Stress, Uncategorized
As a non-profit professional, you are really good at taking care of stuff. You go in early to get that report finished. You’re the last to leave at your organization’s events. You make sure donors have everything they need and that they are properly stewarded. Not...