by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 6, 2019 | MGO Qualities, Talent | Hiring, Major Gift Officers, Management
Fourth in a Series: 6 Questions Your Major Gift Plan Must Answer You can have a great cause. You can have a wonderful and engaging office and culture. You can have the latest technology and systems. But if you don’t have the right talent, more than likely you’ll fail....
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 10, 2015 | jobs, Promotion, Talent, Technical Work | Hiring, Major Gift Officers, Management
This is where I run a risk of getting into trouble. But I have to write about it, because it is a huge problem in many non-profits that not only hurts the organization but also hurts the people involved. I’m talking about taking your very best MGO and making her or...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 6, 2015 | Managing, Recruitment, Talent | Boards, Major Gifts, Uncategorized, Volunteering
Here is an important connection between major giving and volunteerism. A study of philanthropy by the Bank of America states that donors give twice as much, annually, when they volunteer with the organization. The amount is not insignificant; on average, the giving...