by Richard Perry | Mar 6, 2024 | Asking, Donor Communication, Fear, Permission-Based Asking | Asking, Communication, Donor Conversation, Motivation, Permission-Based Asking, Personal Development
Is a fear of asking or offending your donors holding you back? Most often, there’s some wrong thinking that’s behind this fear.
by Richard Perry | Feb 23, 2024 | Donor-Centered, Job Description, Job Descriptions, Management, Non-profit leaders, Non-Profit Leadership, Non-profit Management | Executive Directors, Fundraising, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Leadership, Management
Want to know the major reasons why most fundraising is ineffective or failing? It all comes down to these management practices.
by Richard Perry | Feb 5, 2024 | Donor Concerns, Impact Reporting, Trust, Unrestricted Giving | Fundraising, Impact, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Relationships, Stress
The financial relationship of a donor to a non-profit is delicate. Here are five tips to tackle common concerns about how the money is spent.
by Richard Perry | Jan 24, 2024 | Collaboration, Donor Capacity, Intention, Passions and Interests, Strategy | Communication, Major Donors, Major Gift Officers, Passions and Interests, Performance
To inspire your donors to give to their capacity, implement these core principles and you will see the difference it makes in their giving.
by Richard Perry | Jan 10, 2024 | Back to Basics, Organization Structure, Systems | Evaluation, Non-Profits, Prioritizing, Structure
When it comes to your non-profit’s structure and systems, keeping things simple and effective is best. Reevaluate now and get back to basics.
by Richard Perry | Dec 4, 2023 | Back to Basics, Blocks to Progress, Bold Asks, Donor Communication, Thanking | Communication, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Thanking, The Veritus Way
When it comes to fundraising, a new year doesn’t call for a new approach. Stick to the basics to move your organization’s mission forward.
by Richard Perry | Nov 17, 2023 | Asking, Fear, Frontline Fundraiser, Program Information | Asking, Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Passions and Interests, Permission-Based Asking, Storytelling, Teamwork
Asking boldly helps your organization address the problem it seeks to solve while honoring donors. Here’s how to feel more confident in your asking.
by Richard Perry | Nov 6, 2023 | Communication Preferences, Non-Profit Leadership, Teamwork | Communication, Conflict, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Leadership, Management, Teamwork
If you want to be a successful leader, you must hire people with different communication styles, approaches, and opinions.
by Richard Perry | Oct 25, 2023 | Donor Criteria, Major Donors, Mid-Level Donors, Qualification | Major Donors, Metrics, Mid-level donors, Qualifying
Mid-level and major gift criteria should be related to the amount of labor an organization has to properly cultivate and manage those donors.
by Richard Perry | Oct 6, 2023 | Communication, Donor meetings, Meeting Preparation, Process Thinking | Communication, Donor Conversation, Focus, Leadership, Management, Meaningful Connections, Personal Development
If you’ve ever left a conversation with colleagues or donors feeling completely confused, check out our tips for highly focused communication.