by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 21, 2024 | Learning, Personal Development, Summer | Development Directors, Executive Directors, Major Donors
When we start working with a new fundraiser, we often get asked what books we recommend to help them create a strong foundation in fundraising or to support them in a new part of their role. Our team similarly enjoys picking up a new book to help us continue to refine...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 17, 2024 | Donor strategy, Summer, Summer planning | Communication, Fundraising, Planning, Prioritizing, Professional Development, Self-care
May is already in full swing, and summer will soon be officially upon us. I spent 8 years as a development director for two non-profits in Philadelphia earlier in my career, and I loved summer. That’s because it wasn’t as crazy with events as other times. And, people...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 16, 2017 | Planning, Summer, Year-end Planning | Prioritizing, Strategic Plans
It’s already mid-June, and summer will soon be officially upon us. For 8 years I was a development director for two non-profits in Philadelphia, and I loved summer. That’s because it wasn’t as crazy with events as other times, and people were on vacation, so summer...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 15, 2015 | Personal Retreat, Renewal, retreats, Spiritual, Stress, Summer | Discipline, Overworked, Stress, Uncategorized
I’ve said this many times, but being a major gift officer is a really hard job. Over the course of the year it takes a lot out of you. It’s just an incredibly emotionally draining career. This is why during the summer months I strongly encourage MGOs to take a...