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Truth Bomb #1: It’s About Leadership

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Truth Bomb #1: It’s About Leadership

First in a six-part series: Truth Bombs About Major Gifts This week, Richard and I officially launch our new book, It’s Not JUST About the Donor: The Ultimate Management Guide to Major Gift Success. We start the book, like we do with all of our materials, by telling you the truth about how this...

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Small Organizations: Where Do You Find Major Donors? Part 1 of 2

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Small Organizations: Where Do You Find Major Donors? Part 1 of 2

Everywhere we go, Richard and I are asked, “Where can I find major donors to support our organization? My answer is to stare at the part of their face just above the upper lip… otherwise known as...

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You Have a Hole in your Donor Pipeline

In my previous post, I talked about the need to diversify revenue and to get familiar with the elements of the donor pipeline. I outlined three areas I’m going to talk about in the next three posts:

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The Eggs In One Basket Problem

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...

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What If I Can’t Seem to Balance My Work Life with My Personal Life?

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What If I Can’t Seem to Balance My Work Life with My Personal Life?

Sixth in a Six-Part Series: What Should I Do If…? Major gift fundraising is the toughest job in the non-profit sector. Think about it. Your job is to build relationships with 150 donors (and all the...

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What If Leadership Is NOT Entirely on Board with a Donor-Centered Program?

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What If Leadership Is NOT Entirely on Board with a Donor-Centered Program?

First in a Series: What Should I Do If…? A Six-Part Series Inspired by You

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Goal Setting: How to Do It!

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Goal Setting: How to Do It!

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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