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If you’re looking to grow your major gifts program, you need to establish a strong pipeline of donors that spans from new donor acquisition through major and planned gifts. But oftentimes, there’s not a smooth flow of donors from one level of giving to the next. When we analyze this data for an...
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I am not and will never be a mathematician, but there is power in breaking things down using a little math to make them real. This blog grew out of a conversation I had with my incredible colleague,...
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I recently re-read an article in the Washington Post on the new phone etiquette. Their hot take? “Text first and never leave a voice mail.” And while I get the sentiment behind that, it’s not...
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“I’m doing the work of three people right now because of layoffs.” “My CEO expects to meet daily AND on camera!” “Working remotely, there’s no separation between work life and home life.” These are...
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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....
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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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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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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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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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OK, not as catchy as Katy Perry’s 2008 debut single, but hopefully it got your attention!
