by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 7, 2012 | Asking, Fundraising, Impact, Non-Profits, Passion | Hiring, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
In my previous post, I wrote about 7 qualities you want to see in organizations before you say YES to working with them. There was a LOT of feedback and energy from many people on this subject. Thanks for all the discussion. Today, I’d like to list all the qualities...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 5, 2012 | Development Directors, Fundraising, Joy, leadership, Non-Profits, Passion | Donor-Centered, Hiring, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
Many times in our blog, Richard and I have written about the qualities an MGO or development professional should possess to be considered great, or at least be on the short list for being hired. I want to turn that around. This is a two-part series devoted to helping...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 30, 2012 | Development Directors, Director of Major Gifts, Fundraising, Passion | Major Gift Officers, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
If you are like many fundraisers, December is the biggest month of the year for you and your non-profit. This can put a ton of pressure and stress on you. You’ve got year-end giving and goals to meet, events and donor visits…not to mention getting ready for the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 23, 2012 | Asking, Director of Major Gifts, Fundraising, Managing, Passion | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
One of the things donors often wonder about is whether the ask they just heard or received from the MGO is really, really true. Don’t get me wrong. They don’t think the MGO is lying. They are just not sure that the promise of what will be done with the money is...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 21, 2012 | Asking, Fundraising, Joy, Non-Profits, Passion, Philanthropy | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
I think the phrase “talk to the hand” is so funny. While it may be a little off-putting or rude, the fact is that if someone says “talk to the hand” to you, it could simply mean that he or she does not want to hear what you have to say. But is it that simple? I don’t...