by Veritus Group | Oct 18, 2024 | Fundraising, principles, structure, Systems, The Veritus Way | Fundraising, Structure, systems, The Veritus Way
No matter how long you’ve been following Veritus Group, you’ve probably heard us encourage you to adopt “The Veritus Way” of major gift fundraising. But what exactly does that mean? First and foremost, it’s about building authentic relationships with donors and...
by Veritus Group | Sep 20, 2024 | Asking, Fear, Major Gift Fundraisers | Asking, Fundraising, Major Gift Officers
Do you get anxious before asking donors for a gift? You’re not alone! One of the most common questions we hear from non-profit leaders and fundraising professionals is: how can I get over the fear of asking for money? Here’s the thing: asking for gifts is actually an...
by Veritus Group | Aug 30, 2024 | Fundraising, Non-Profit Leadership, Non-profit Management | Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gifts, Management
In our consulting work, we see a lot of the same issues come up that are preventing non-profits from seeing greater success in major gifts. So for this Question of the Month, we’re sharing some of the most common and avoidable issues we’ve seen – not to embarrass...
by Veritus Group | Aug 2, 2024 | | Communication, Customer Service, Donor-Centered
In the for-profit world, companies that provide consumer products and services have made customer service a core part of their mission. The result is often lifelong loyalty to the brand. So why aren’t more non-profits trying to do the same thing? When you make it part...
by Veritus Group | Dec 29, 2023 | Change Management, Management, Relationship Fundraising, Transactional Fundraising, Transactional Giving, Transformational Gifts | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Management, Money, Relationships
When you’re leading change, it can create anxiety for some on your team. If your fundraising program has always followed a more transactional approach, when you introduce a relational model, your fundraisers may wonder how they’re going to be measured now, if not by...