by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 16, 2022 | Appreciation, Thank You, Thanking | Communication, Relationships, Thanking
When you say “Thank you” to a donor, colleague, or friend, are you speaking from a place of authenticity? Here are 3 tips on thanking.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 30, 2020 | Cultivation, Receipting, Thank You | Communication, Donor-Centered, Thanking
Thanking donors is serious business. It’s as important as (if not more important than) securing the money.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 13, 2016 | Communication, Impact Reporting, Receipting, Thank You | Major Gifts, Moves Management, Relationships, Strategic Plans, Uncategorized
Just thanking and talking back when a major donor’s gift comes in is sort of like saying, in a socially acceptable way: “Hey, thanks for the money. Talk to you when you give again! Don’t expect anything until then.” This is harmful to the relationship.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 29, 2015 | Cultivation, Receipting, Thank You | Donor-Centered, Major Gifts
A donor deserves to be honored and valued. It is our duty to steward and care for them.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 8, 2014 | Attrition, gratitude, Receipting, Thank You | Donor Retention, Major Gifts, Relationships, Stewardship
Several months ago Bloomerang published this graphic showing data from a study called the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Much of the information on here is known to most of us – namely, that donor retention is pretty low. But there were two pieces of information...