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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.
Passionate Giving BlogTM
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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!
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
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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Eight Ways to Build a Strong Donor Pipeline
To have a strong mid, major and planned giving program, you also need a strong pipeline of donors, starting with new donor acquisition.
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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?
Veritus Group: September 22, 2023
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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I Don’t Like the Term “Moves Management”
I know that at one point, the term “Moves Management” was helpful. It was a way to understand the stages around a relationship with a major donor (identification, cultivation, solicitation,...
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Do You Have What It Takes to Get a Transformational Gift?
Right now, in this moment, you have donors in your caseload who could give transformational gifts. But they’re not giving those gifts right now because no one has taken the time to see them, dream...
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Our Top Tips for Crafting Effective Introduction Letters
Are you taking over a portfolio and aren’t quite sure how to introduce yourself to donors that were once being managed by another fundraiser? Or maybe you’re moving into a new role at an organization...
