by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 24, 2021 | mistakes, Philanthropy, The Veritus Way | Leadership, Major Donors, Major Gifts
Why would you continue to do something that is obviously not productive and doesn’t contribute to your objective? Why would you do this in light of the facts that are right in front of you? This is one of the great mysteries in our work. Sometimes I just shake my head...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 23, 2022 | Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Philanthropy | Communication, Donor Conversation, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests
Most of what you’re telling your donor, they do NOT care about. Your annual fundraising goals. The new building you need to buy or rent. The money you need to hire additional staff. Your overhead percentage. The number of offices you have or counties or countries...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 14, 2020 | Philanthropy, Value | Communication, Passions and Interests
Most of what you’re telling your donor, she does NOT care about. The end of your fiscal year. The money you need to raise. The building you need to buy or rent. The new staff member. The financial difficulty you’re facing. Your overhead percentage. The number of...
by Jeff Schreifels | Jul 22, 2024 | Donor Database, Management, Philanthropy | Jobs, MGOs, Moves Management
Sometime in the next several years, most major gift officers, like you, will leave your non-profit to work for someone else. In fact, today you and your colleagues are moving from one non-profit to another every 2-3 years. Richard and I have written about this fact...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 10, 2020 | Drivers, Giving, Philanthropy | Caseloads, Passions and Interests, Strategic Plans
Third in a Series: How to Identify Donor Passions and Interests Identifying passions and interests is the easiest thing to do in major gift fundraising – and the hardest. It all depends on the donor. Some donors know the answer to your why question – “Why are you...