Veritus Group
  • What’s Your Role
    • ► What’s Your Role?
    • Mid-Level, Major Gift and Planned Giving Officer
    • VPs, Directors and Managers
    • CEOs and Executive Directors
  • Services
    • ► Our Services
    • Enterprise Partnership
    • Major Gift Programs: Planning, Development & Management
    • Mid-level Gift Management & Consulting
    • Donor Impact Portfolio
    • Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
    • Planned Giving Management and Consulting
  • Training
    • ► Training
    • Customized Training
    • Course Offerings
      • Certification Course in Mid-Level Fundraising
      • Certification Course for Major Gift Fundraisers
      • Certification Course for Managers and Executives
      • Building a Thriving Fundraising Program
      • Creating Meaningful Connections with Your Donors
    • On-Demand Courses
    • Our Veritus Scholars
  • Clients
    • ► Our Clients
    • Success Stories
  • Resources
    • ► All Resources
    • Blog
    • Books
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
    • White Papers
    • Free Donor Assessment
  • About
    • ► About Veritus Group
    • Veritus UK & Europe
  • Contact
    • ► Contact Us
    • Media Relations
Select Page
Our Top Tips for Crafting Effective Introduction Letters

Our Top Tips for Crafting Effective Introduction Letters

by Guest Contributor | Sep 13, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Email, introduction cycle, Job Transition, Letters, Roles and Responsibilities | Communication, Donor Conversation, Qualifying, Stewardship

Whether you’re in a new role or just starting the donor qualification process, here’s how to approach your introduction letters.

Getting Over The “Ick” Factor in Planned Giving Conversations

Getting Over The “Ick” Factor in Planned Giving Conversations

by Guest Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | Asking, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Legacy, Permission-Based Asking, Planned Giving | Asking, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Giving, Planned giving, Relationships

A lot of fundraisers feel some anxiety around planned giving conversations. Here’s how to approach them in a way that honors your donor.

Six Skills to Look for When Hiring a Fundraiser Without a Fundraising Background

Six Skills to Look for When Hiring a Fundraiser Without a Fundraising Background

by Guest Contributor | Aug 25, 2023 | Hiring MGOs, MGO Qualities, Non-Profit Leadership | Hiring, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, MGO Characteristics

When it comes to hiring, don’t be afraid to pull from outside of the non-profit sector. Here are the key skills to look for in applicants.

Pursuing a Path to Action

Pursuing a Path to Action

by Guest Contributor | Jul 19, 2023 | Action, Building Awareness, Courage, Racism in the Workplace, Systemic Racism | Accountability, Communication, Community, Non-Profits, Relationships

Deeply grounded in the power of collective effort, A Path to Action is a practical learning guide to racial justice in the non-profit sector.

What Softball Can Teach Us About Fundraising

What Softball Can Teach Us About Fundraising

by Guest Contributor | Jun 12, 2023 | coaching, Fundraising, Professional Development | Coaching, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Professional Development

Last week, the Oklahoma Sooners softball team won the College World Series after an impressive season. They were exciting to watch, even for someone who is not a huge softball fan (please don’t tell my softball coach husband). As I was watching one of their games last...
Will the Real Mid-Level Program Please Stand Up?

Will the Real Mid-Level Program Please Stand Up?

by Guest Contributor | Jun 9, 2023 | Mid-Level Programs, Relationship-based Fundraising, Strategic Plan | Caseloads, Mid-Level, Pipeline Development, Retention, Strategic Plans

The term mid-level has multiple meanings, depending on who you ask. At Veritus, a mid-level program means a direct, relationship-based fundraising strategy.

Q&A Part 2: More Questions About Mid-Level Fundraising

Q&A Part 2: More Questions About Mid-Level Fundraising

by Guest Contributor | May 29, 2023 | Mid-level, Portfolio Management, The Veritus Way, touch points | Donor-Centered, Mid-level donors, Pipeline Development, The Veritus Way, Touch Points

Part two of a two-part series dedicated to answering the top questions we hear about relationship-based mid-level fundraising.

Q&A: Answering Your Top Questions About Mid-Level

Q&A: Answering Your Top Questions About Mid-Level

by Guest Contributor | May 26, 2023 | Donor Communication, Mid-level, Qualifying Donors | Mid-level donors, Permission-Based Asking, Pipeline Development, Qualifying

Part one of a two-part series dedicated to answering the top questions we hear about relationship-based mid-level fundraising.

ChatGPT Did NOT Write This Headline (But It Probably Could Have)

ChatGPT Did NOT Write This Headline (But It Probably Could Have)

by Guest Contributor | May 10, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Professional Development, Technology | Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Non-Profits, Professional Development

Have you considered adding a chatbot to your fundraising toolbox? Here are some practical steps to start optimizing all that AI has to offer.

The Stories We Tell About Donor Phone Calls

The Stories We Tell About Donor Phone Calls

by Guest Contributor | Apr 17, 2023 | Donor Communication, Obstacles, Storytelling, touch points | Communication, Relationships, Storytelling, Touch Points

Is the story you’re telling yourself about unanswered donor calls leaving you defeated? Here’s how to get strategic with a rewrite that serves your goals.

« Older Entries

SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

TOP RATED PODCAST

Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.

Listen now!

Most Popular Tags:

Accountability Asking Caseload Value Communication Cultivation Culture of Philanthropy Development Directors Director of Major Gifts Donor-Centered Donor Communication Donor Pipeline Donor Relations Donors Focus Fundraising Fundraising ratios Giving Goals gratitude Impact Joy leadership Major Donors major gifts Management Managing Money Moves Management Non-Profit Leadership Non-Profits Passion Personal Development Philanthropy Planning Qualifying Donors Relationships Results ROI Stewardship Strategic Plans Strategy structure Success Thanking Trust

Blog Post Archives

  • What’s Your Role?
    • CEOs and Executive Directors
    • Mid-Level, Major Gift and Planned Giving Officer
    • VPs, Directors and Managers
  • Services
    • Major Gift Programs: Planning, Development & Management
    • Donor Impact Portfolio
    • Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
    • Planned Giving Management and Consulting

Get Started

Request an Assessment
Contact
Find Training
Download a Resource

Questions? Get in touch
with us directly

Contact our Community Experience team:

hello@veritusgroup.com

(859) 212-6262

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

Copyright © 2020 Veritus Group | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Earnings Disclaimer