by Guest Contributor | Jan 30, 2023 | Direct Mail, Direct Response, Donor Communication, Mid-Level Officer, Mid-Level Program, touch points | Direct Response, Mid-level donors, Touch Points
Now is the time to start building your annual mid-level communication plan. Does that thought overwhelm you? Is it stressful to think about how you’re going to get all the content created for the year’s plan? If you’re nodding your head yes, you’re not alone. As...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 9, 2022 | Donor Pipeline, Donor Retention, Mid-level, Mid-Level Programs, Passions and Interests | Mid-level donors, Passions and Interests, Pipeline Development
What’s so great about mid-level? We’re so glad you asked! More and more organizations are discovering that mid-level is the key to retaining donors and donor value. When you have a mid-level program that’s focused on building relationships with donors and discovering...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 14, 2022 | Donor Pipeline, Major Gift Pipeline, Mid-Level Program | Major Gifts, Mid-level donors, Moves Management, Pipeline Development
In my last blog post, I talked about the fact that today there is no excuse not to have a mid-level program. The results over the last several years have justified hiring a mid-level officer, putting together a caseload of 500-700 donors, and creating a 12-month...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 12, 2022 | Donor Pipeline, Mid-level, Mid-Level Programs, strateg | Mid-level donors, Moves Management, Pipeline Development, Strategic Plans
When did mid-level programs become an essential part of fundraising strategy? I remember it well. I was sitting in a conference room 10 years ago and a client of ours who we were working with on their major gift program asked a great question: “You know, the major...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 17, 2022 | Major Gift Programs, Membership Programs, Mid-level, Nonprofit management | Major Gifts, Management, Mid-level donors, Strategic Plans
Many non-profits have a membership model as a key part of their fundraising strategy. And while membership donors can be some of the most loyal and consistent in their giving, a membership model can also be limiting. Donors are going to give what you ask for. If you...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 8, 2022 | Donor Pipeline, Goals, Metrics, Mid-level, Mid-Level Program, Mid-Level Programs | Caseloads, Mid-level donors, Pipeline Development
More and more non-profits are discovering that a mid-level program is the key to a healthy donor pipeline. If you’re wondering where to find more major donors, the answer is almost always: look to your mid-level donors. But how do you know if your mid-level program is...