by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 6, 2019 | Investment, Value | Leadership, Passions and Interests
Fourth in a Four-Part Series: How to Create Value for Your Donors One of the things that makes me incredibly sad when I review an organization’s major donor data is when I see donor after donor giving the same amount year after year after year. Sad? “But Jeff, at...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 25, 2019 | Joy, Love, Spirituality, Value | Fundraising, Giving, Impact
We write a lot about the structure, process and implementation of major gift strategies in this blog. We write about what it takes to be a great major gift fundraiser and how to build relationships with donors. All of those things are important and necessary for major...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 9, 2016 | Praise, Value | Development Directors, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
Part 2 of a Six-Part Series on Six Reasons Your MGO Will Stay at Your Organization Have you ever been picked last to participate in a team sport? Were you ever left out of activities that the “in” group was involved in? Have you ever been left out of a meeting of...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 2, 2015 | Donation, Money, Role of Money, Value | Fundraising, Giving, Major Gifts, Uncategorized
Before money existed, barter was the way people secured and sold goods and services. I gave you five chickens and you gave me a bushel of potatoes in return. Successful “deals” happened when both parties believed they were receiving equal or greater value for what...