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I Don’t Like the Term “Moves Management”

I Don’t Like the Term “Moves Management”

by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 20, 2023 | Cultivation, Moves Management, Stewardship, Strategic Plan | Cultivation, Moves Management, Stewardship, Strategic Plans

Instead of moves management and grouping donors by relationship stage, fundraisers should have a mindset of cultivating donors all the time.

It’s a Strategy, NOT a Department

It’s a Strategy, NOT a Department

by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 15, 2023 | Development Team, Donor Pipeline, Organization Structure, Strategy, Systems, Teamwork | Donor-Centered, Events, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Pipeline Development, Strategic Plans, Structure, Teamwork

When non-profits set up different departments for their various fundraising vehicles, it creates a barrier for donors.

Your Donors are ALSO Your Mission

Your Donors are ALSO Your Mission

by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 6, 2023 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donors as Mission, Reporting Back, Thanking | Culture of Philanthropy, Donors as Mission, Stewardship

The moment you ask someone to fund your organization’s mission, they become part of that mission. Here’s what treating them as a true partner looks like.

You Don’t Care About Donors

You Don’t Care About Donors

by Jeff Schreifels | Aug 30, 2023 | Care, Customer Service, Donors as Mission | Donor-Centered, Donors as Mission, Major Gift Officers

Are you treating donors more like a nuisance than a part of your mission? As a major gift officer, you must care to serve your donors well.

Have You Discovered the BEST Strategy for Mid-Level and Major Gifts Success?

Have You Discovered the BEST Strategy for Mid-Level and Major Gifts Success?

by Jeff Schreifels | Aug 23, 2023 | Donor Relations, Major Gift Fundraising, Strategy, The Veritus Way | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Meaningful Connections, Strategic Plans, Structure, The Veritus Way

To succeed in fundraising, you need a strategy for learning your donors’ passions and interests. Have you tried The Veritus Way?

Are YOU Afraid to Ask?

Are YOU Afraid to Ask?

by Jeff Schreifels | Aug 16, 2023 | Asking, Donor Communication, Donor Conversations, Fear, Permission-Based Asking | Asking, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Permission-Based Asking

If you’re nervous about asking for a gift, you’re not alone. Permission-Based Asking gives you the tools you need to approach the ask in a way that honors your donor.

There’s a Certain Sacredness to Managing People

There’s a Certain Sacredness to Managing People

by Jeff Schreifels | Aug 9, 2023 | Employee Management, Employee Retention, Managing, Non-Profit Leadership | Hiring and Retaining Staff, Leadership, Management

What if our concept of managing people was centered on helping our employees to find fulfillment and joy in their work?

Good Fundraising Is Inconvenient!

Good Fundraising Is Inconvenient!

by Jeff Schreifels | Jun 26, 2023 | donor relationships, Inconvenience, The Veritus Way, transformation | Accountability, Discipline, Focus, Management, Structure, The Veritus Way

Are you ready to embrace inconvenience in the name of building authentic relationships with your donors and transforming your fundraising?

How Nervous Is Your Board?

How Nervous Is Your Board?

by Jeff Schreifels | Jun 14, 2023 | Board of Directors, Non-Profit Leadership, Work Your Plan | Board of Directors, Executive Directors, Leadership, Management, Planning, The Veritus Way

To feel secure in the face of economic uncertainty, leadership must know that fundraisers are working a strategic plan for every donor.

A Major Donor’s Perspective on What Makes a Great First Meeting

A Major Donor’s Perspective on What Makes a Great First Meeting

by Jeff Schreifels | Jul 10, 2023 | Donors, Fundraisers, Zoom | Communication, Cultivation, Donor Visits

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to a first meeting, but this framework is sure to inspire donors to connect more deeply with your organization.

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