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No Regrets, Just Ask!

No Regrets, Just Ask!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 10, 2019 | Joy, Regret, Soliciting | Asking, Cultivation

One of my biggest regrets about my high school years was that I didn’t date more often. Back in the early 80’s when I was in high school, you actually had to either ask someone out face to face or on the phone. So you had to put yourself out there a bit more than...
The Spirituality of Major Gift Fundraising

The Spirituality of Major Gift Fundraising

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 25, 2019 | Joy, Love, Spirituality, Value | Fundraising, Giving, Impact

We write a lot about the structure, process and implementation of major gift strategies in this blog. We write about what it takes to be a great major gift fundraiser and how to build relationships with donors. All of those things are important and necessary for major...
Not Asking = Less Love

Not Asking = Less Love

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 13, 2018 | Joy, Love, Soliciting | Asking, Donor-Centered, Reporting Back

There is a school of thought in some major gift fundraising circles that if you do a really good job of telling your donors you love them by sending them thank-you cards, updates about your programs and small gifts every once in a while, the donors will just give out...
Why Are You Denying Your Donors Joy?

Why Are You Denying Your Donors Joy?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 26, 2018 | Joy | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Pipeline Development

The other day I received an email from an exasperated major gift fundraiser who asked me this question: “Our organization has set a new goal to become a donor-centric philanthropic organization. However, my organization currently holds a “walk/race” event that is very...
Get a Big Vision

Get a Big Vision

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 21, 2018 | Growth, Joy, Vision | Leadership, Management, Planning, Strategic Plans

I’ve been doing a lot of major gift data assessments lately, and there is one theme that is consistent in all of the data I’ve been reviewing from organizations like yours. It’s… You Have So Much More Potential! My guess is that it’s the same with your major gift...
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