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Just Own It!

Just Own It!

by Guest Contributor | Dec 6, 2023 | control, honesty, Relationship Building | Accountability, Donor Conversation, Personal Development, Relationships

You just had a meeting or phone call with a donor, and it went well. Until you said something that you think landed wrong. The donor didn’t say anything, but the “air” felt different. So what do you do? My recommendation: own it. If you feel a bit funny, it’s likely...
Why Are You Hiding the Truth?

Why Are You Hiding the Truth?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 17, 2021 | Ethics, Ethics in Fundraising, honesty, Transparency | Donor-Centered, Leadership

I remember when I was a kid, I broke one of my dad’s tools in the garage because I was playing around with it. I knew he would be mad because I wasn’t allowed to play with that particular tool. What did I do? I hid it so that he wouldn’t find it and know that it was...
Why Am I Doing This Work?

Why Am I Doing This Work?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 17, 2021 | Fulfillment, happiness, honesty | Jobs, MGOs, Self-care

Today, I want to encourage you to conduct a “gut check” to see if you know why you’re doing what you’re doing. I’ve been reminded recently about how inspiring and refreshing it is to sit with someone who loves their life’s work. At the same time, it can be painful to...
Honesty and Transparency Build Trust with Donors

Honesty and Transparency Build Trust with Donors

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 9, 2017 | honesty, Strategy, Transparency, Trust | Relationships, Stewardship, Uncategorized

Part three of the series: Six Traits of Healthy Donor Relationships “Yes, you are right. Our overhead is 26%!” “I’m calling to let you know that the project you funded is being shut down. We thought we had a strategy that would work, but it turned out it didn’t. Now...

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