by Jeff Schreifels | Jan 31, 2024 | Admin support, Administrative Support, Focus, support, Teams, Teamwork | Admin Support, Focus, Fundraising, Management, Overworked, Teamwork
A couple weeks ago, Richard sent me a note saying I had to see this post on LinkedIn and write about it. So I went to read the post, which shows two pie charts comparing what people think fundraisers do all day (100% fundraising), versus the reality of all the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 9, 2017 | Planning, Success, support | Major Gift Officers, Management, Strategic Plans
I think one of the most frustrating things about major gifts for leaders, managers and major gift officers is that a successful major gift program takes time to develop. Richard and I have written ad nauseam about the fact that major gifts is a long-game proposition....
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 4, 2016 | Admin support, Back Office, Data Processing, Donor Care, Offer Development, Receipting, Research, support, Systems | Hiring, Impact, Major Gifts, Management, Non-Profits, Overworked, Teamwork, Uncategorized
One of our blog readers recently commented that many speakers, consultants and category experts write and speak a great deal about the “donor-facing” side of major gifts, but hardly anyone talks about the back end. Good point. Without a fully functional and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 18, 2015 | Success, support, Teamwork | Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Relationships, Teamwork, Uncategorized
If you recall my last post, you know that I met this amazing sales manager, Tom, who sat next to me on a recent flight. Like I said, I’ve never in my entire career sat next to a sales manager. It was one of the most enlightening and gratifying professional...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 15, 2014 | expectations, managers, support, Travel | Accountability, Goal-setting, Major Gift Officers, Management, White Paper
Another article from Veritus Group to help you succeed at major gift fundraising. What you will learn in this White Paper: How to work with management to create goals and expectations that will allow you to succeed. How to plan time out of the office that is strategic...