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The Proper Use of Influence in Major Gifts

The Proper Use of Influence in Major Gifts

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 19, 2020 | Influence, Persuasion | Communication, Relationships, Teamwork

As a major gift officer, you can have the right caseload, a great strategy, solid program offers and be doing your job right – but you can still fail because of the poor relationship you have with your peers and boss. I’ve seen this happen so many times, where an...
Scarcity: #4 of Six Principles of Influence for Fundraising

Scarcity: #4 of Six Principles of Influence for Fundraising

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 29, 2020 | Persuasion, Scarcity | Asking, Communication, Moves Management

I grew up overseas in a country where scarcity was the norm for many people. The effects of that on my psyche are still with me today. When anything becomes scarce, I start to panic. My wife routinely smiles knowingly when I buy extra supplies of everything from paper...
Liking: #2 of Six Principles of Influence for Fundraising

Liking: #2 of Six Principles of Influence for Fundraising

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 24, 2020 | Connections, Donors, Liking, Persuasion | Communication, Moves Management

I have to tell you about two experiences I had on the topic of “liking.” But first, for any new readers, I’m writing this series to explore the use of persuasion and influence skills in the MGO relationship with donors. The core concepts for this series come from the...

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