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Let Your Heart Show

Let Your Heart Show

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 9, 2022 | Communication, emotion, Major Gift Fundraising | Communication, Fundraising, Impact, Major Gifts

I was listening to her tell the story. It was about a single mom and her small child who’d been helped by the non-profit. The MGO told me where they lived, how they both had been abused by a very controlling man, how she had tried to run away and was caught and...
[Video] How Do You Report Back on Impact When Your Mission is Not Direct Services?

[Video] How Do You Report Back on Impact When Your Mission is Not Direct Services?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 26, 2022 | Impact Reporting, Making a Difference, Showing Impact | Communication, Impact, Mission

Reporting back on impact is THE key in retaining your donors. In fact, when donors are asked why they stopped giving, one of the top reasons is that the donor didn’t know the impact of their gift. When it comes to reporting back, it can feel a bit more obvious...
How Will Fundraising Look Different in 2022

How Will Fundraising Look Different in 2022

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 10, 2022 | Collaboration, Meaningful Connections, Strategy | Impact, Passions and Interests, Relationships

There’s no doubt about it. A lot is changing these days. You can feel it. And the change is affecting all of us personally and professionally. Things are changing in fundraising as well. Which is why we wanted to start off the year with our view of what will look...
It’s Not Too Late: Report Back on Impact in Three Quick Steps

It’s Not Too Late: Report Back on Impact in Three Quick Steps

by Jeff Schreifels | Dec 8, 2023 | Impact Reporting, Stewardship, Year-end Giving | Impact, Reporting Back, Strategic Plans, Teamwork

You never want to hear the words “prepare for impact” when you’re in a moving vehicle or airplane. But in our world of major gift fundraising, this is a warning I’m putting out. We’re hearing stories from MGOs in the field that their non-profit’s communication team is...
Prepare for Impact (Reporting)!

Prepare for Impact (Reporting)!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 10, 2021 | Impact Reporting, Stewardship, Year-end Giving | Impact, Reporting Back

You never want to hear the words “prepare for impact” when you’re in a moving vehicle or airplane. But in our world of major gift fundraising, this is a warning I’m putting out. We’re hearing stories from MGOs in the field that their non-profit’s communication team is...
Reporting Back on Impact Isn’t Just for Donors

Reporting Back on Impact Isn’t Just for Donors

by Jeff Schreifels | Feb 26, 2024 | Programs, Relationships, YMAD | Impact, Programs, Reporting Back

Richard and I are always talking to you about reporting back to your donor on the impact their gifts are making, right? We do this because failing to report back is still the number one reason why donors stop giving. In our experience, one key element to reporting...
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