New Podcast Episodes, Webinar Replays, and More: November 2024

In case you missed it, here’s a recap of our latest podcast episodes, webinars, and more resources to help you raise more revenue for your mission!

NEW Podcast Episode:

Are You Made for Management?

In the non-profit sector, if you aren’t willing to advance into management, there is very little opportunity to grow as a fundraiser, take on new responsibilities, and increase your salary. This is a frustrating reality, because not everyone is right for management.

Leadership requires a different skillset and specific perspective, one that’s interested in finding success and delivering results through others. It’s not as simple as taking your best frontline fundraiser and putting them in charge.

In this podcast episode, Jeff is joined by special guest Greg Gibbs, who shares whether management is the right track for your career, and provides some tips to help current managers get better at their jobs. Listen to the episode here.

WEBINAR Replay:

The Hidden Problem That’s Costing Non-Profits Thousands (or Maybe Millions!) of Dollars

What does it mean to take a relational approach to your mid-level program? How often should you send touch points to your mid-level donors? How many donors should you be moving from mid-level into major gifts?

If you’re asking these questions, you’re not alone! We’ve helped our clients to navigate these challenges and successfully build strong relationships with their mid-level donors. Check out this recording of our panel discussion where our clients shared about how they’ve adopted a relational approach to mid-level. Watch the replay here.

NEW Podcast Episode:

Don’t Cut That Budget!

At Veritus, we’re all about relational fundraising, but too often, we hear about non-profit leaders making random budget cuts that negatively impact this tried-and-true approach. We know that leaders are under a lot financial pressure at their organizations. Tough decisions have to be made when times and budgets are tight. But it’s important for decision-makers to understand how these cuts can impact relational fundraising, and why they need to invest in relational major gifts when things start to feel pinched.  

In this podcast episode, Jeff is joined by colleague Kendra Loper for an in-depth conversation about how leaders can better support their fundraisers’ work and when to think twice about slashing parts of the budget. Listen to the episode here.

WEBINAR Replay:

Q&A with Veritus Group: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Ask About Fundraising

Is there something that’s really holding you back in your fundraising efforts? Or maybe you’re stumped on how to approach a certain situation with a donor. Do you wish you had an outside opinion from someone with decades of fundraising experience?

In this live Q&A, we answered your most pressing questions about connecting with donors, creating a thriving major gifts program, mid-level fundraising best practices, and more. Watch the replay here.

FREE Resource:

Mid-Level Officer Job Description Template

Do you know what to look for when hiring a Mid-Level Officer? At Veritus, we believe exceptional Mid-Level Officers must have a certain mix of skills and qualities to help them create meaningful relationships, work collaboratively with Major Gifts, and partner with the donor. Creating the right job description has a significant impact on finding the best person for the job, and it can be harder than you think!

In our new free White Paper, “Mid-Level Officer Job Description Template,” we’ve created a succinct job description that focuses on this core work, with all the key skills and qualities that you’ll want to look for when hiring for an extraordinary Mid-Level Officer. Download your copy here and start building out the right job description to guide your hiring process. 

FREE Resource:

Request a Free Donor File Assessment

How well are your mid-level and major gift programs performing? Do you know what your year-over-year donor value attrition rates are? Given your current program growth, do you know where you’ll be in five years? If you’re not sure, don’t worry! In our experience, most non-profit fundraisers, managers, and leaders can’t confidently answer these questions. That’s why we’ve developed our FREE and CONFIDENTIAL Donor Assessment. This comprehensive assessment will provide you with specific information around donor attrition rates, donor value attrition, program growth, and how many people you need to hire to grow effectively.

There’s absolutely no obligation to work with us, and you’ll learn the key steps to take to grow your fundraising program. Are you ready to get started? Head over here to request your FREE Donor Assessment today.