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Discipline is Freedom
There is a big banner that drapes down from the ceiling in the gym I go to every day. It says, “Discipline is Freedom.” I think about this concept often and this statement has been our guiding...
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No One is Coming to Save You
No one is coming to save you. No one is going to waltz in your door and take over your life, fix your challenges, get you focused on the right things, and lower your stress. That might sound a bit...
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What Do Major Donors Need to Know in Order to Make a Big Gift?
Veritus Group: December 9, 2024
Among your major donors, there are maybe 2 or 3 individuals who have both the capacity and the inclination to give a transformational gift to your organization. But before they do that, they want to...
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Persistence in the Process
I’m not generally a fan of leader boards. I think they can cause unnecessary competition and anxiety on possibly meaningless KPIs. But. My experience in working with a $100M size organization changed...
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Ignore Communication Preference at Your Peril
There is no doubt that you have your preference in terms of communication. I do. I love texts and email. Clean. Simple. Fast. The great thing about texting and email is you write them, send them, and...
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Don’t Cut Your Budget… Delight Your Donors!
If you are non-profit leader or manager who is concerned with managing expenses and is considering cutting or downsizing your relational fundraising program… think again. Recently, I was reading Seth...
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Does Your Thank You Message Need a Refresh?
You may be tired of hearing yourself write. What I mean is, that same repeated thank you message might take seconds to write, because you have it down, but you might be feeling bored out of your...
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New Podcast Episodes, Webinar Replays, and More: November 2024
Veritus Group: November 27, 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!
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Who Has Loved You Into Being?
Veritus Group: November 25, 2024
My wife and I went to see It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks, who plays Fred Rogers. It was a wonderful film, and I urge you to see it. There was one scene that will stick...
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It’s Not Enough to Say Thanks
You know that when a donor gives a gift, your first job is to say thank you, as quickly as possible. Amazingly, colleagues in our industry (including Richard and myself) have written, conferenced,...
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Express Gratitude to Donors Daily
One thing that’s difficult for me to do is to focus on the positive things people do. Jeff and my wife both tell me regularly that I am too problem-oriented. There is good and bad news to this...
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Keep Your Eyes on Dec. 31: How to Focus and Get It All Done at Year-End
There are 22 workdays until Dec. 20. You’ll likely also work a few of the days between then and Dec. 31, so let’s call it a holiday-specific 25 workdays til year-end.
