by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 7, 2020 | Pain, truth-telling | Communication, Non-Profits, Self-care
For much of my life, I tried to avoid uncomfortable situations or confrontations with people. In my avoidance, I would skirt around the truth (and in some cases outright lie about something) to avoid the pain that the truth would make me feel and experience. I did...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 11, 2016 | Changing Plans, Trust, truth-telling | Giving, Major Gifts, Programs, Uncategorized
It was depressing to watch this series of events unfold. The donors, a very wealthy couple, had been giving to the organization for over ten years. They loved the organization. They had introduced the CEO of the organization to many of their wealthy friends. And...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 13, 2015 | Disclosure, Transparency, truth-telling | Donor-Centered, Moves Management, Stewardship, Uncategorized
The donor was absolutely giddy about supporting the project. It was something close to his heart – something he had wanted to put his hard-earned money into. So when the MGO told him about it, the decision was easy. But he had a few questions on the scope and cost of...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 16, 2015 | Job search, Organization, truth-telling | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Management, Teamwork, Uncategorized
One of the questions we are routinely asked is “what are the characteristics of a good donor-centered organization?” Or, “When I’m interviewing, how will I know that these will be places that care about donors as well as their MGOs?” Or, “What kind of questions can I...