by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 29, 2017 | Hiring MGOs, Management, MGOs, Planning | Return on Investment, Structure, VPs and Directors
When is it the right time to add a MGO to your organization’s staff, and how many do you need? Jeff and I are often asked for a formula. While there are many variables to consider, it boils down to these 4 points: What kind of return on investment do you want and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 27, 2017 | Management, Strategy | Major Gifts, Return on Investment, Structure
No matter how small your organization is, you should have a major gift program. This is a fact I will explain in a moment. Jeff and I are amazed by the number of organizations which do not have major gifts as one of their major revenue development strategies – we see...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 9, 2017 | Attitude, humility, Management | CEOs, Executive Directors, Leadership
Most often Jeff and I work with enlightened, progressive, and donor-centered leaders. And then, every once in a while, one shows up that just takes our breath away. That was my experience recently when I was meeting with a CEO who was considering using Veritus Group...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 1, 2017 | Management, Values | Donor-Centered, Money, Relationships
The relationship costs too much money – so I will save money and not pursue it. The result of that decision is disastrous. Relationships take time. You know that; your boss knows it. But we ignore the time needed, because that is how we have set things up. There is a...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 4, 2017 | Management, Planning, Time Management | Planning, Qualifying, Tiering
Do these facts sound familiar? MGOs do not feel they are using their time efficiently. Admin tasks and bad data are prohibiting MGOs from meeting with donors. They are spending time scheduling meetings rather than actually meeting with donors. MGOs are connecting with...