by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 9, 2019 | Giving, Receipting, Stewardship, Thanking | Donor Attrition, Donor Retention, Fundraising
It’s easy to blame the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for the decline in your organization’s revenue. After all, Trump’s overhaul of the tax system has reduced the itemized charitable contributions so far this tax season by $54 billion! (See this July 11th MarketWatch...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 9, 2022 | Letters, Stand out, Thanking, Year-end | Communication, Donor-Centered, Meaningful Connections, Thanking
I know you’re in the midst of meeting and soliciting donors, figuring out stock transfers, sending out last minute proposals, and finishing up plans for next year – but in all the craziness of this time of year, take at least one full day between now and the end of...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 18, 2017 | Reflection, Thanking | Evaluation, Metrics, Planning
Back in November I wrote about what you should be doing in December to finish strong. I really hope it’s going well. Today, I want to suggest what you can do in January that will set the stage for an incredible 2018. Your theme for January should be about evaluation....
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 9, 2017 | social media, Thanking, Video | Communication, Reporting Back, Stewardship
Jeff and I talk quite a bit about using video to let your caseload donors know that their giving to your organization is making a difference. We came across a video that is a perfect example, from the Orange County Rescue Mission in Southern California. It tells the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 2, 2017 | Attrition, Communication, Thanking | Donor Retention, Impact, Moves Management
“I don’t understand why the donor stopped giving,” the MGO said. “They seemed so interested in what I had proposed last year. They gave, but they have been silent ever since.” Stop and analyze each part of this statement: I don’t understand why the donor stopped...