by Richard Perry | Nov 17, 2023 | Asking, Fear, Frontline Fundraiser, Program Information | Asking, Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Passions and Interests, Permission-Based Asking, Storytelling, Teamwork
The donor is giving $5,000 a year. She has the capacity to easily give $250,000, has the inclination, and has an expressed desire to connect more deeply with the organization. But the frontline fundraiser does not ask for more. Why? He is afraid it might offend her...
by Richard Perry | Nov 6, 2023 | Communication Preferences, Non-Profit Leadership, Teamwork | Communication, Conflict, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Leadership, Management, Teamwork
There is no doubt we all prefer dealing with certain types of people and not dealing with other types. I have a clear profile in my mind right now, as I am writing this, as to the type I do not like dealing with. Stop for a second. Identify yours. There is no doubt...
by Richard Perry | Oct 25, 2023 | Donor Criteria, Major Donors, Mid-Level Donors, Qualification | Major Donors, Metrics, Mid-level donors, Qualifying
It’s so interesting to watch how non-profit leaders and managers decide what level of giving per year qualifies a donor for a mid-level or major gift classification. Just ask the question: “What level of giving constitutes a mid-level giver in your organization?” and...
by Richard Perry | Oct 6, 2023 | Communication, Donor meetings, Meeting Preparation, Process Thinking | Communication, Donor Conversation, Focus, Leadership, Management, Meaningful Connections, Personal Development
Either you’ve done it yourself, or you’ve experienced it. You get into a discussion with a donor, or you’re leading a meeting, and because you have not planned it well or you just have a need to process things out loud, the conversation wanders here and there. It...
by Richard Perry | Sep 25, 2023 | Curiosity, Donor Preferences, Donor-Centered | Accountability, Communication, Curiousity, Customer Service, Donor-Centered
It’s no secret that we all have our preferences about all kinds of things. Stop and think what you prefer in food, vacations, clothes, cars, friends, sports, communication, politics, movies, humor etc. It’s a huge list. And very specific. Focus on that one word:...