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Do You Realize Who You Really Are? Here’s What We Know About Great Fundraisers

Do You Realize Who You Really Are? Here’s What We Know About Great Fundraisers

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.

What Personality Type Makes the Best Fundraiser: An Extrovert or Introvert?

What Personality Type Makes the Best Fundraiser: An Extrovert or Introvert?

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.

What the Arab Culture Can Teach Us About Meaningful Donor Conversations

What the Arab Culture Can Teach Us About Meaningful Donor Conversations

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.

How to Approach Fundraising Like an Artist

How to Approach Fundraising Like an Artist

by Karen Kendrick | Jul 22, 2022 | Art, Fundraising, Personal Development, Professional Development | Fundraising, Personal Development, Professional Development

If you’re trying to make something happen and it just won’t, try to approach fundraising as an artist would when they’re blocked.

You Can’t Have the Art Without the Science of Fundraising

You Can’t Have the Art Without the Science of Fundraising

by Karen Kendrick | Jul 20, 2022 | Fundraising, Organization Structure, Systems, The Veritus Way | Fundraising, Strategic Plans, Structure, The Veritus Way

No matter how good you are at the art of fundraising, you won’t be successful if you don’t also apply the science of fundraising.

How Facilitation Skills Make You a Better Fundraiser

How Facilitation Skills Make You a Better Fundraiser

by Karen Kendrick | Jul 4, 2022 | Conversations, Curiosity, Donor Relations, Facilitation, Professional Development | Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Facilitation, Professional Development

In a donor meeting, your role is two-fold: you are their partner, and you are also a facilitator to keep the meeting on-track.

How to Improve Collaboration Across Your Organization to Better Serve Your Donors

How to Improve Collaboration Across Your Organization to Better Serve Your Donors

by Karen Kendrick | May 13, 2022 | Collaboration, Culture of Philanthropy, Teamwork | Culture of Philanthropy, Structure, Teamwork

Start a conversation with your internal partners to build trust within your organization and find more opportunities for collaboration.

Follow This Checklist to Prepare for Courageous Conversations

Follow This Checklist to Prepare for Courageous Conversations

by Karen Kendrick | May 4, 2022 | Communication, Conflict, Conversation | Communication, Conflict, Personal Development

Before you approach a sensitive topic with a colleague, follow this checklist to prepare for an honest and courageous conversation.

Managing Your Fight-or-Flight Response for More Courageous Conversations

Managing Your Fight-or-Flight Response for More Courageous Conversations

by Karen Kendrick | May 2, 2022 | Anxiety, Communication, Conflict, Conversations | Communication, Conflict, Relationships

To have courageous conversations, you must tune into your body and manage your own reactions as you work toward a collaborative solution.

Why Developing Your EQ Is Key to Great Leadership

Why Developing Your EQ Is Key to Great Leadership

by Karen Kendrick | Apr 8, 2022 | leadership, Relationships, Self-Awareness | Leadership, Personal Development, Professional Development

Leaders with emotional intelligence are better equipped to manage their own feelings as well as the needs of others on their team.

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