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Everyone Needs a Coach

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Everyone Needs a Coach

Our culture loves a lone‑wolf success story. “Self‑made billionaire.” “Pulled herself up by the bootstraps.” These stories are inspiring, sure—except they’re fiction. Every standout leader I know can point to a handful of people who nudged, challenged, or flat‑out rescued them at the right moment....

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The Top 3 Ways Non-Profit CEOs Can Lead and Empower Their Fundraisers

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The Top 3 Ways Non-Profit CEOs Can Lead and Empower Their Fundraisers

Folks, I've been on the road again lately, crisscrossing the world and talking with non-profit leaders from all walks of life. And let me tell you something I've noticed time and again – the...

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Five Fears Keeping Non‑Profit Leaders from Investing in Mid-Level—And Why Now Is the Time to Bury Them

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Five Fears Keeping Non‑Profit Leaders from Investing in Mid-Level—And Why Now Is the Time to Bury Them

It starts the same way every time: a voice on the phone—excited, but shaky. “Jeff, we’re on board with a mid‑level program, but some folks here are… hesitant. Could you talk to the team?”...

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Four Meaningful Ways to Say Thanks

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Four Meaningful Ways to Say Thanks

At Veritus, we talk a lot about transformation—transforming how you engage with your donors, how you manage your caseload, and how you show up in this work every day. But one of the simplest, most...

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Let Go to Thrive: Wellness Strategies for Fundraisers Who Are Doing Too Much

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Let Go to Thrive: Wellness Strategies for Fundraisers Who Are Doing Too Much

Working as a non-profit fundraiser can be one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also be one of the most exhausting. The constant pressure to meet revenue goals, maintain donor relationships,...

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You’re the Bridge: Why Frontline Fundraising Is a Sacred Calling

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You’re the Bridge: Why Frontline Fundraising Is a Sacred Calling

Mark was on my left. Jessica on my right. It was the last day of college classes, and I was sitting between them—two people who didn’t know each other, weren’t dating anyone, but struck me as...

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Less Stress, More Impact: How the Veritus Way Helps Non-Profits Breathe Easier

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Less Stress, More Impact: How the Veritus Way Helps Non-Profits Breathe Easier

Working in a non-profit can be deeply meaningful, but also incredibly stressful. You’re juggling donor relationships, fundraising goals, tight budgets, internal expectations, and maybe even a bit of...

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Finding Joy in the Mission: How to Avoid Burnout and Stay Grounded in the Why

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Finding Joy in the Mission: How to Avoid Burnout and Stay Grounded in the Why

One of the most important things I remind fundraisers to do—especially when they’re running on fumes—is to take a “mission moment.” When burnout starts creeping in, it’s not always about doing less....

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The Power of Stillness: Why Fundraising Leaders Must Embrace Reflection

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The Power of Stillness: Why Fundraising Leaders Must Embrace Reflection

As fundraising leaders, we often feel the pressure to always be in motion—responding, doing, producing. It's as if the success of our mission depends solely on our ability to stay busy. After all,...

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Two Leadership Lessons for Stressful Seasons

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Two Leadership Lessons for Stressful Seasons

Right now, many non-profit organizations are facing significant uncertainty. Budgets are tight. Funding may be at risk. And teams are looking to leadership for clarity and reassurance. If you're in a...

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