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Giving Ebbs and Flows, but the Trend Line is Up

Giving Ebbs and Flows, but the Trend Line is Up

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 9, 2016 | Cash Flow, Giving, Goals, major gifts | Caseloads, Donor Attrition, Donor Retention, Goal-setting, Uncategorized

#5 in the series How a Caseload Grows Over Time Budget time in any organization, commercial or non-profit, is when revenue forecasts are always made. Someone will invariably say, “We need growth of X% this coming year.” And that becomes the mark that everyone needs to...
Those Awful Events…

Those Awful Events…

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 13, 2016 | Events, major gifts, Strategy | Events, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Overworked, Teamwork, Uncategorized

For many non-profits, I think that using events to raise money is like crack cocaine. Once they start they can’t get enough, and they become highly addicted. And if the non-profit wants to stop, they can’t – because the infrastructure and revenue expectations are so...
It’s an Investment, NOT a Miracle!

It’s an Investment, NOT a Miracle!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 13, 2016 | Investment, major gifts, Miracles | Leadership, Mid-level donors, Non-Profits, Uncategorized

Are you trying to grow your major gift program? Have you finally figured out that one of the best ways to increase the number of your major donors is to create a mid-level program? Good! I’m glad you are on board. Because right now, in your current database you have...

Review Your Goals and Reassess: #1 of Six Actions for Summer Impact

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 10, 2015 | Assessments, Goals, major gifts | Goal-setting, Management, Strategic Plans, Uncategorized

  Part 1 of a series: How to Make an Impact This Summer That Will Lead to a Successful Year-End Ahh… the lazy days of summertime. Sit back, clean up your office or cubicle, maybe go for that 4 days a week, 10 hour a day summer option… leave early on Thursdays…...

Breaking Through the Story You Created in Your Head

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 18, 2015 | Confidence, major gifts | Accountability, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized

I just don’t know what it is, but lately I’ve been working with many MGOs who are really struggling with confidence. Either they’ve recently had a bad experience with a donor, or a donor just doesn’t get back to them after trying what seems like hundreds of times… or...
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