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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Guest Contributor | Mar 27, 2023 | DEI, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Donors, Philanthropy, Women in Philanthropy | Diversity, Donor-Centered, Equity
At Veritus, we’re on a journey to create a more inclusive world, and we’ve learned a lot from trailblazers like today’s guest contributor, Yolanda F. Johnson. Yolanda is a leader in the non-profit space and an expert in DEI for philanthropy, and in...
by Guest Contributor | Feb 27, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Fundraising, Relationships | Communication, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Professional Development, Relationships
Asking questions is fundamental to building authentic donor relationships. But how do we know which questions to ask? Journalism, any ideas?