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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...
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19 Fundraising Tips to Make Summer Successful!
May is already in full swing, and summer will soon be officially upon us. I spent 8 years as a development director for two non-profits in Philadelphia earlier in my career, and I loved summer....
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How a Mid-Level Program Can Save Major Gifts
If you’re looking to grow your major gifts program, you need to establish a strong pipeline of donors that spans from new donor acquisition through major and planned gifts. But oftentimes, there’s...
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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?
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!
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?
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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The Elements of a Good Touch Point
You’re creating a plan for the qualified donor on your caseload. You need some good touch points – effective and compelling – touch points that will make the donor feel known and appreciated. But...
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Maybe This Is Why Your Donor Isn’t Responding
If your caseload donor is silent, it could be that you’re not in sync with their communication preferences. Diana Peterson-More writes a brilliant article about communication alignment in her piece...
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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”?
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....
