by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 1, 2022 | Hiring, Interviewing, Job Description, Non-Profits | Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Non-Profits
There are thousands of frontline fundraisers interviewing for new jobs right at this moment. You may be one of them. Unfortunately, Richard and I are hearing from frontline fundraisers who recently accepted a new job and are regretting their decision. Many jumped for...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 24, 2022 | Economic Recession, Fundraising, Non-Profits | Economics, Finance, Non-Profits
Back in May, Richard wrote an article on why inflation and a troubled economy should not affect giving. He explained that if you bring a compelling offer that matches your donor’s passions and interests, your donor will give. Richard made that bold statement based on...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 17, 2021 | Donor Care, Non-Profits | Fundraising, Major Donors
Richard and I have been befuddled for years on why fundraisers are fixated on younger donors. I think it’s because fundraisers are typically much younger than their donor base and, since society is focused on the young and being young, these fundraisers think they...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 7, 2021 | Fundraising, Management, Non-Profits | Accountability, Culture of Philanthropy, Leadership
In the last 10 years of writing what’s amounted to thousands of blog posts, Richard and I have never promoted or reviewed a book… until today. Being middle-aged, white men, it’s easy to go through life not realizing the privilege we’ve had and not having to think...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 25, 2019 | Asking, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Philanthropy | Donor-Centered, Impact, Overhead
7 Keys to a Successful Major Gift Program – Key #4: Develop Offers that Donors Want “Donors are approaching philanthropy in a completely different way. They are making decisions more thoughtfully. Their gifts are following their own intended purposes. Donors are...