by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 24, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Motivation, Impact, Making a Difference, Philanthropy | Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Giving, Impact, Meaningful Connections, Mission, Motivation, Passions and Interests
Every human being on the face of the earth – no matter what race or gender, no matter what country or culture – every human being wants to know that they matter to someone else, to the group they are in, to their place and standing on the planet. Ask yourself the...
by Karen Kendrick | Feb 24, 2023 | Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships | Curiousity, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships
We talk a great deal about the incredible value and importance of learning your donors’ passions and interests, and then connecting that with the work of your mission in meaningful ways. In doing so, you move from a transactional giving mindset, where your focus is on...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 6, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests | Communication, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Relationships
You can tell when a donor is confused about their relationship with your organization. Here is what you see when that happen. The donor expects to have a relationship where information is freely shared; where they can ask questions; where they will be listened to;...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 11, 2023 | Cultivation, Donor Relations, Donor-Centered, Higher Education, Passions and Interests | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Higher Education, Passions and Interests
Recently, I was out with a bunch of friends for happy hour just outside Philadelphia. One of my friends had his cousin Chris (not his real name) visiting from San Diego. Chris is 31 and a top corporate lawyer in his area, making a high six-figure salary. He did his...
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 | Aug 5, 2022 | Economic downturn, Economics, Giving, Philanthropy | Economics, Giving, Passions and Interests, Philanthropy
Doom and gloom are upon us. Everywhere you turn, there’s talk about how giving is going down, how inflation and the economy are going to wreak havoc with your fundraising plans and goals, and there’s a huge giving crisis. All suggesting that you, as a frontline...