by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 3, 2022 | Legacy Society, Planned Gift, Planned Giving, Reporting Back, Stewardship | Donor-Centered, Planned giving, Reporting Back, Stewardship
Many non-profits feel that once they’ve secured a planned gift from a donor, their work is done. There may not be any plans for follow-up or intentional cultivation of legacy donors after the gift is committed. Yet, we know that impact reporting is essential to donor...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 2, 2022 | cultivating donors, Stewardship, Value Retention | Donor Attrition, Donor Retention, Value Attrition
This is the third post in a 4-part series on “Why the Healthcare Sector Has to Focus on Major Gifts Now!” In the midst of a global health crisis, it’s devastating that healthcare sector non-profits are doing a really poor job of retaining donors. I mean, the whole...
by Jeff Schreifels | Dec 8, 2023 | Impact Reporting, Stewardship, Year-end Giving | Impact, Reporting Back, Strategic Plans, Teamwork
You never want to hear the words “prepare for impact” when you’re in a moving vehicle or airplane. But in our world of major gift fundraising, this is a warning I’m putting out. We’re hearing stories from MGOs in the field that their non-profit’s communication team is...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 10, 2021 | Impact Reporting, Stewardship, Year-end Giving | Impact, Reporting Back
You never want to hear the words “prepare for impact” when you’re in a moving vehicle or airplane. But in our world of major gift fundraising, this is a warning I’m putting out. We’re hearing stories from MGOs in the field that their non-profit’s communication team is...
by Jeff Schreifels | Jul 15, 2024 | Donor strategy, fall, Passion, Planning, Stewardship | Fundraising, Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-care
It happens slowly. You start out with new ideas every day for communicating with and engaging your donors. You’re excited by the interactions you have with people, and you’re actively listening to your donors as they reveal their passions and interests. You’re...