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Maybe you’ve heard that old adage: information tells, emotion sells. I suggest you print that out and put it in front of you when you’re writing, so that you make sure you start with emotion and then...
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I have some great practical advice for you. We do a ton of planning at Veritus Group. Right now, we’re working with over 150 major gift officers, so all of them are in some stage of developing their...
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Lately, I’ve been in several conversations with major gift officers asking me essentially the same thing: “What should I do when I can’t get something done with [fill in the blank with a department...
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When I was a development director, there were times that I felt really alone. Especially when I was struggling. I didn’t have many people I could bounce ideas off easily. And at that time, it wasn’t...
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Sixth in the series: Six Traits of Healthy Donor Relationships You probably would never think of saying “no” to a donor. But in a healthy relationship, sometimes you have to. It feels...
