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Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels

Do You Have a Vision?

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Do You Have a Vision?

For years, Richard and I have been saying that a non-profit should consider half of their mission to be about donors. In other words, your mission should be just as much about your donors as the work you’re doing every day to make a difference in the world.

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Stop Dragging Your Feet: It’s Time to Take Mid-Level Seriously!

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Stop Dragging Your Feet: It’s Time to Take Mid-Level Seriously!

Remember last week’s blog, where I touted that Veritus clients saw their major gift revenue go UP by 22% on average, versus the national average of LOST revenue at -4%, based on the Fundraising...

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New National Major Gift Revenue Numbers: 2022 Down Over 4% from 2021, but Veritus Clients Are UP 22%! Why?

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New National Major Gift Revenue Numbers: 2022 Down Over 4% from 2021, but Veritus Clients Are UP 22%! Why?

I just finished reading several blogs and reflections from AFP-ICON, which just wrapped up in New Orleans, and it sounds like people are extremely nervous! Why? Because a recent report by the...

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Being a Frontline Fundraiser is NOT a 9 to 5 Job!

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Being a Frontline Fundraiser is NOT a 9 to 5 Job!

Recently, we shared on Facebook and our other social media about a free white paper of ours called, “Six Secrets to Becoming an Extraordinary Major Gift Officer.” One of the six secrets is that if...

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Question of the Month: Why is co-management helpful and what does it mean?

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Question of the Month: Why is co-management helpful and what does it mean?

Most organizations simply don’t have enough resources devoted to training and supporting managers, which means that fundraisers are often left to fend for themselves. Without consistent input,...

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3 Meaningful Ways to Say Thanks

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3 Meaningful Ways to Say Thanks

Many of us in the U.S. are getting ready to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow. But gratitude is a year-long practice, not an annual feast. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude makes...

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Are You Embracing the Power of “Thank You”?

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Are You Embracing the Power of “Thank You”?

Something I’ve been working on in my growth as a leader is to show appreciation for my team. It’s not that I don’t appreciate them; I’m just not good at it, and I don’t always remember to mention it....

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Why Do Fundraisers Avoid the Problem in Their Storytelling?

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Why Do Fundraisers Avoid the Problem in Their Storytelling?

You have a flat tire, so you need to go get it fixed. You’re hungry so you stop and get some fast food, or you visit the grocery store. When you’re not feeling well – you go to the doctor. If your...

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Why Being a Frontline Fundraiser is NOT Just a Career

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Why Being a Frontline Fundraiser is NOT Just a Career

To illustrate the deep impact that you have as a frontline fundraiser in matching your donor’s passions to the mission, I’d like to share a story.

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