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It starts the same way every time: a voice on the phone—excited, but shaky. “Jeff, we’re on board with a mid‑level program, but some folks here are… hesitant. Could you talk to the team?” Translation: they’re scared. Scared to shift resources while Congress slashes social‑service dollars, scared to...
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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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Working as a non-profit fundraiser can be one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also be one of the most exhausting. The constant pressure to meet revenue goals, maintain donor relationships,...
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Mark was on my left. Jessica on my right. It was the last day of college classes, and I was sitting between them—two people who didn’t know each other, weren’t dating anyone, but struck me as...
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Working in a non-profit can be deeply meaningful, but also incredibly stressful. You’re juggling donor relationships, fundraising goals, tight budgets, internal expectations, and maybe even a bit of...
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One of the most important things I remind fundraisers to do—especially when they’re running on fumes—is to take a “mission moment.” When burnout starts creeping in, it’s not always about doing less....
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As fundraising leaders, we often feel the pressure to always be in motion—responding, doing, producing. It's as if the success of our mission depends solely on our ability to stay busy. After all,...
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Right now, many non-profit organizations are facing significant uncertainty. Budgets are tight. Funding may be at risk. And teams are looking to leadership for clarity and reassurance. If you're in a...
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As a non-profit fundraiser, you have one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the world. You’re responsible for building relationships with donors and colleagues, serving your organization’s...
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There’s a lot of anxiety out there right now. I’ve had more conversations this year than I can count with non-profit leaders and fundraisers who are worried about donor retention, flat revenue, and...
