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Want the Most Flexibility in Your Work? Have a Plan.

I want to be frank with you. I love what I get to be a part of in my role as a Client Experience Leader with Veritus. We partner with non-profit organizations doing amazing work all around the world. The joy our team expresses when we share a win in our Slack #celebrations channel is genuine. The...

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Mastering Donor Conversations: A Guide to Purposeful and Meaningful Dialogue

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Mastering Donor Conversations: A Guide to Purposeful and Meaningful Dialogue

I still remember that icky feeling I’d get after an awkward conversation with a donor. Phone calls in particular can feel weird for a number of reasons: your donor’s personality, your own comfort on...

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Do You Have a System to Help You Stay on Track in 2024?

I once read that if you’re feeling so overwhelmed or anxious that you can’t focus, one of the best things you can do when you wake up in the morning is make your bed.

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Major Gifts is a Long Game: Chasing a Quick Win Will Lead to a Loss

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Major Gifts is a Long Game: Chasing a Quick Win Will Lead to a Loss

A while back, one of our Client Experience Leaders (CEL) at Veritus was talking to a major gift officer she was coaching. The MGO felt adamant about asking a certain donor for a $100,000 gift. But...

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Just Own It!

You just had a meeting or phone call with a donor, and it went well. Until you said something that you think landed wrong. The donor didn’t say anything, but the “air” felt different.

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I Doubled My Support and I Liked It

OK, not as catchy as Katy Perry’s 2008 debut single, but hopefully it got your attention!

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Do You Want a Great Major Gift Team? Hire a Great Manager!

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Do You Want a Great Major Gift Team? Hire a Great Manager!

After 15+ years at Veritus helping non-profits increase their revenue from major gifts (meaning mid, major and planned giving) we’ve learned that the number one element for success is great manager...

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Get Rid of Your Ridiculous Mid-Level & Major Gift Classifications

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Get Rid of Your Ridiculous Mid-Level & Major Gift Classifications

It’s so interesting to watch how non-profit leaders and managers decide what level of giving per year qualifies a donor for a mid-level or major gift classification. Just ask the question: “What...

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18 Barriers to Effective Relational Fundraising

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18 Barriers to Effective Relational Fundraising

Every non-profit organization I’ve encountered has some kind of barrier that prevents a donor from freely giving to their heart’s content to that organization.

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Founder Q&A: Is The Veritus Way Relevant to Any Fundraising Strategy?

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Founder Q&A: Is The Veritus Way Relevant to Any Fundraising Strategy?

When we talk about The Veritus Way™, we’re referring to our proven approach and structure for relational fundraising that’s focused on making meaningful connections with your donors. But does The...

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