by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 11, 2021 | Cultivation, donor engagement | Communication, Donor Visits, Passions and Interests
It’s a good question and one that’s often asked: “How do I get a donor to respond to me, even those already giving major gifts?” Well, the answer is simple and profound. I would sum it up in this truth: a donor will engage with you if what you have to talk about is...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 2, 2023 | Cultivation, Donor Relations, transformational gift | Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Planning, Transformational Gift
One of the key challenges you’ll face this year is securing a transformational gift from one or more of your caseload donors. Maybe you’ve done your caseload goals for the next financial period, and you can’t imagine that there is any donor on your caseload who...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 6, 2021 | Cultivation, transformational gift | Passions and Interests, Transformational Gift
One of the key challenges you’ll face this year is securing a transformational gift from one or more of your caseload donors. I know, you’ve done your caseload goals for the next financial period and you can’t imagine that there is any donor on your caseload who could...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 30, 2020 | Cultivation, Receipting, Thank You | Communication, Donor-Centered, Thanking
One of the most frustrating aspects of our work in nonprofit fundraising is to uncover situations where donors are neglected, ignored or abused. You might think this is unnecessary and dramatic language to describe a donor care situation – until you hear about the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 23, 2020 | Cultivation, Upgrading | Giving, Mission, Philanthropy
Question: “How do I get a donor who has offered to give $10,000 to give $15,000 instead?” That’s the question Jeff and I recently received. The thought behind the question will lead the MGO away from the very thing he wants – more money. Here’s how that works. The...