by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 3, 2022 | Legacy Society, Planned Gift, Planned Giving, Reporting Back, Stewardship | Donor-Centered, Planned giving, Reporting Back, Stewardship
Many non-profits feel that once they’ve secured a planned gift from a donor, their work is done. There may not be any plans for follow-up or intentional cultivation of legacy donors after the gift is committed. Yet, we know that impact reporting is essential to donor...
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...
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...
by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 2, 2024 | Culture Change, Culture of Philanthropy, Non-Profit Leadership, Organization Culture | Communication, Culture of Philanthropy, Reporting Back, Return on Investment, Storytelling, Teamwork
Almost every good business book over the last two decades has at least one chapter devoted to company culture. And building a company culture generally includes getting staff buy-in for the overall vision of the company. Makes complete sense, right? Everyone needs to...
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...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 19, 2021 | Programs, Relationships, YMAD | Impact, Programs, Reporting Back
You know how Richard and I are always talking to you about reporting back to your donor the impact their gifts are making, right? The reason we do it is that the lack of reporting back is still the number one reason why donors stop giving to you. In our experience,...