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There is a growing industry in the philanthropic world. And I don’t mean Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)—although they are growing exponentially in number and value. According to the most recent Annual...
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I wish it were true that breaking up is hard to do. But it’s not. It can be as easy as not reporting back on the impact of a 2025 gift to a donor who has supported an organization for 10 years!
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It’s January, and 2025 giving is still being processed. This means you’re not 100% sure which donors did NOT give last year. It’s a common problem. And it’s a real problem. But if you’re managing a...
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Last week, one of our Veritus client experience leaders wrapped up a really good coaching call with one of their clients, and the conversation they shared inspired me to write about it.
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This blog post was originally published in 2024 This is it, folks! For many of you, this is the most significant time of year for donor giving. That’s why it’s so critical to be working in a mindful,...
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As we approach year-end, this is the perfect time to strengthen your donor connections and feel confident in your phone conversations. Donors are often more available—and more open—during this...
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When I’m in a conference room, sitting around the table with an organization’s leadership and fundraising team, I like to ask a simple question: “How many of you would like to put up a barrier that...
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At the end of 2024, I recorded a podcast with my colleagues about the state of relational fundraising and the new strategies and tools we believe will be useful in the non-profit sector. One of the...
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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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Building trust in any relationship is essential if that relationship is going to be real and authentic. As a major gift fundraiser, creating mutual trust with your major donors is really your...
