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It’s never been a good idea to have only one option in any situation. I learned that years ago when I found myself stuck in a nasty situation with no way out. What was the problem? I had relied on one path, one way, one option and decided it was irritating, frustrating and distracting to try to...
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Fifth in a Six-Part Series: What Should I Do If…?
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First in a Series: What Should I Do If…? A Six-Part Series Inspired by You
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If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a bit, you know that we’re constantly telling you – as part of The Veritus Way of major gifts – that you need to set individual revenue goals for every one of...
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In the last 5 years there have been written hundreds of articles, blog posts, conference presentations, and retreats all centered on creating a culture of philanthropy. I wonder if it’s moving the...
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“How do I tell my donor she made a difference?” the MGO asked. “I mean, there are only so many ways to do that.” Good question. Jeff and I routinely tell MGOs that there’s no limit to how many times...
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To be blunt, the metrics used to evaluate many major gift programs these days don’t make much sense to Richard and me, especially the metrics around how many face-to-face meetings or phone calls you...
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Part Two of a Three-Part Series: 3 Reasons a Mid-Level Program is Critical If you ask any CEO or Executive Director if their organization is donor-centered, they will always say “yes.” But in...
