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Who Thanks Your Donors? If You’re Not Sure, That’s a Problem
Let me ask you something. A gift comes in today—maybe a $25,000 check from a longtime donor. Do you know, right now, exactly who’s reaching out to thank them—and when?
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The Infrastructure Behind a Great ‘Thank-You’
You finally get the gift. The relationship has been building for months, maybe years. The conversation was right. The timing worked. The donor said yes. Hooray! That moment can feel like the finish...
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Three Meaningful Ways to Thank Your Donors
Many of us in the U.S. are getting ready to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this week. But gratitude is a year-long practice, not an annual feast. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude...
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Does Your Thank-You Message Need a Refresh?
This blog post was originally published in 2024 You may be tired of hearing yourself write. What I mean is, that same repeated thank-you message might take seconds to write, because you have it down,...
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On Track for Year-End? How to Engage Donors Who Are Behind on Their Giving
How are you doing as you prepare for year-end? Do you feel like you have a clear strategy in place, or are you scrambling to figure out how to reach your goals? Are you confident in the ask amounts...
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What Are the Most Effective Fundraising Strategies for the Last Quarter of the Year?
The final quarter of the year is here—the busiest, most critical stretch for most fundraisers. For many organizations, the last three months account for up to 40% of total giving. That’s both...
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Four Meaningful Ways to Say Thanks
At Veritus, we talk a lot about transformation—transforming how you engage with your donors, how you manage your caseload, and how you show up in this work every day. But one of the simplest, most...
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What Does The New Phone Etiquette Mean for Your Donor Calls?
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 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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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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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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Setting Boundaries with Donors Fosters Healthy Relationships
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...
