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My Donor Can’t Give More

My Donor Can’t Give More

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 6, 2021 | Giving Drivers, Increased Giving, pandemic, Passions & Interests | COVID-19, Giving, Major Donors

“My donor can’t give more.” When we hear this, it is usually pure speculation on the part of the front-line fundraiser. Speculation driven by a belief that the reason the donor is giving the money in the first place is purely economic, i.e. “they can afford it” or...
We’re in a Pandemic – Cut Yourself Some Slack

We’re in a Pandemic – Cut Yourself Some Slack

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 12, 2021 | Frontline Fundraiser, pandemic, Renewal | COVID-19, Self-care

“How are you doing?” You’ve probably asked and been asked this question more in the last 13 months than in the rest of your lifetime. You’ve probably already read, ad nauseum, about what we’ve all been through together over the last year, so I’m not going to spend any...
Thank you!

Thank you!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 20, 2020 | emotion, gratitude, Thanks | COVID-19, MGOs, Self-care

At Veritus, we want you to know that you’re amazing! As Richard and I have said many times, we think you have the hardest job in the non-profit community. And now, in the midst of this crisis, your work has been made even harder. You may be in a state of pure...
Damaging Crisis Statements and Actions

Damaging Crisis Statements and Actions

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 6, 2020 | Crisis, event cancellation, Strategy | Asking, Communication, COVID-19

There are two things happening out in the marketplace right now that are damaging to donors and philanthropy in general. First, some consultants/fundraising agencies and some philanthropy media are spreading the word that a majority of non-profit leaders are reducing...
Your Crisis Questions – Our Answers

Your Crisis Questions – Our Answers

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 3, 2020 | Crisis, Q&A | Communication, COVID-19, Fundraising

Third in a Series: Answering Your Questions about Fundraising in a Crisis Last week, Jeff and I were on a webinar talking about how to deal with fundraising during this time of crisis. Over 2,300 people from nine countries were on that webinar. A lot of questions were...
Questions and Answers in a Time of Crisis: Part 2

Questions and Answers in a Time of Crisis: Part 2

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 1, 2020 | answers, Crisis, Q&A | COVID-19, Cultivation, Donor-Centered

How are you holding up? To be honest with you, during the course of the day, I have so many different emotions from feelings of despair to euphoria from one hour to the next. I go from worrying about everything, to a feeling of being able to let go when I know I can’t...
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