by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 4, 2021 | Donors, Language, Wealth | Communication, Major Donors, Mid-level donors
Are you using language that’s focused on the money? Ask yourself these six questions to find out.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 7, 2020 | Confidence, mistakes, Risks, Wealth | Major Gifts, MGOs, Philanthropy
Here are some tips to help you gain confidence as an MGO and to gain the donor’s respect.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 1, 2017 | Capacity, Wealth | High Givers, Major Donors
There are some very good hidden donors in your caseload. Look for them.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 12, 2014 | Asking, discipline, Wealth | Development Directors, Discipline, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Most non-profits don’t believe they’re worthy of major gifts, so they don’t ask. Once you build a major gift program, you’ll start to believe, and start to receive.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 24, 2014 | Confidence, mistakes, Risks, Wealth | Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
I believe there is a crisis among major gift officers all over the world. It’s a crisis that is causing good people like you to struggle and lose faith in their skills, and it’s causing donors to question the mission of organizations they either support or want to...