by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 19, 2018 | Impact | Leadership, Planning, Transformational Gift
For every prospective client at Veritus we conduct a free major gift assessment. One of the things we look for are people with the potential to be transformational donors. We find them in every file, no matter how large or small. Sometimes we identify one or two;...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 16, 2017 | Impact, Legacy | Fundraising, Giving, Jobs
You have the greatest job in the world. Think about it – every day you have the opportunity to help someone find joy and meaning in his life by helping him meet a need he feels passionate about. And in doing so, you also have the privilege to help a donor create and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 5, 2017 | Cultivation, Impact, Making a Difference | Donor Retention, Moves Management, Reporting Back
“So, tell me what you did with my money,” the donor said. And the silence and lack of response drove her away. Jeff and I hear stories like this every week. Every week! Sadly, this is one of the major causes of donor attrition – the donor gave a gift but did not...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 6, 2015 | Impact, Managing, Outcomes, Results | Accountability, Major Gifts, Management, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
I will never forget the discussion I had when I was managing a sales team for a commercial company. I had been meeting with various salespeople, going over their performance, and now it was time to meet with Brandon (not his real name). Brandon was an energetic,...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 2, 2013 | Impact, Investment, Philanthropy | Major Gifts, Marketing Plans, Mission, Uncategorized
Many non-profit organizations that Richard and I encounter are struggling with how to grow. Demand is up, yet the resources are not there, whether human or financial, to meet it. I hear non-profit leaders constantly saying, “We need more new donors. We need more...