by Karen Kendrick | Mar 6, 2023 | Donor Communication, Giving, Joy, Meaningful Connection, Relationships | Communication, Donor Conversation, Donor Retention, Meaningful Connections, Personal Development, Professional Development, Relationships, The Veritus Way
Being a donor is a joyful way to discover the insight you need to build meaningful relationships with your donors and inspire more giving.
by Karen Kendrick | Feb 24, 2023 | Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships | Curiousity, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships
To have effective donor conversations and build authentic donor relationships, you first need to understand your own passions and interests.
by Karen Kendrick | Feb 8, 2023 | Collaboration, Culture of Philantrophy, Personal Development, Teamwork | Culture of Philanthropy, Personal Development, Teamwork
The more we work collaboratively and lean on our collective skills, the better we can connect donors to our mission in meaningful ways.
by Karen Kendrick | Jan 18, 2023 | Focus, Personal Development, Self-care, Stress | Focus, Overworked, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-care
When work has you feeling stressed, tired, or burnt out, follow these rituals to help renew your mental, physical, and emotional energy.
by Karen Kendrick | Jan 16, 2023 | Performance, Personal Development, Professional Development, Time Management | Focus, Overworked, Performance, Personal Development, Professional Development, Stress
There’s a lot of talk about time management, but research shows that when you focus on your energy levels first, you’ll get more done.
by Karen Kendrick | Dec 28, 2022 | Goals, Growth, Personal Development, Professional Development | Curiousity, Goal-setting, Personal Development, Professional Development
Many of us struggle to follow through with our New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a strategy that makes people more likely to stay on track.
by Karen Kendrick | Dec 21, 2022 | Communication, Donor Communication, Thanking, Writing | Communication, Donor Conversation, Thanking
When your thank you notes start to feel stale, it’s time for a refresh. Here are a few examples you’re welcome to draw from.
by Karen Kendrick | Dec 7, 2022 | Frontline Fundraiser, Job Characteristics, Personal Development | Fundraising, Personal Development, Professional Development
We asked the Veritus team to describe the fundraisers they work with and what they provide to their donors. Here’s what our team shared.
by Karen Kendrick | Oct 10, 2022 | Fundraisers, Personal Development, personality traits, Sales | Personal Development, Professional Development, Relationships, Sales
When it comes to personality type, you might assume that extroverts make the best fundraisers. But that’s not what the research suggests.
by Karen Kendrick | Sep 12, 2022 | Asking, Conversations, Donor Communication | Asking, Communication, Donor Conversation, Permission-Based Asking
When you set clear expectations and provide a structure around your donor conversations, it makes space for deeper connections.