by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 29, 2022 | Conversations, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests, Relationship Building | Donor Conversation, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests
We all have our unique passions and interests where we focus our time and energy to make the world a better place. Your donors are no different. Their passions and interests drive their giving. But what is the driver behind your donor’s passions and interests?...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 20, 2022 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests | Donor-Centered, Donors as Mission, Passions and Interests
What donors want is rather simple. In truth, it boils down to our own core wants. If you can meet these wants, you’ll be surprised to see how much more impactful your donor relationships will become. In my experience, I’ve found that there are four things that all...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 8, 2022 | Asking, Donor Relations, Major Gift Officers, Relationship Building | Asking, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Relationships
“I was able to step into the role feeling a lot more confident.” Susan Nahvi, MGO, Friends Committee on National Legislation Susan Nahvi started her career at the Friends Committee on National Legislation straight out of college doing advocacy work as a...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 1, 2022 | Donor Relations, Donor-Centered, Relationships | Donor-Centered, Donors as Mission, Fundraising
“Why are fundraisers still doing this?!” This is something that Richard and I regularly say to one another as we hear of another example of the inconceivable things that non-profits do that hurt their relationships with donors. Now, of course these are not...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 22, 2022 | Donor Relations, Donor Service, Fundraisers | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers
When you think about “donor service,” what does that look like, for you and for your organization? I’ve talked with countless fundraisers and non-profit leaders who don’t see the value of exceptional donor service. I had an experience that reminded me how easy it is...