by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 4, 2023 | DEI, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Leaders, Non-Profit Leadership | Culture of Philanthropy, Executive Directors, Fundraising, Leadership, Non-Profits
Start out 2023 with a renewed sense of hope about what you can achieve as a non-profit leader. Wishing you every success in the new year!
by Guest Contributor | Oct 19, 2022 | Employee Retention, Hiring, Organization Culture | Culture of Philanthropy, Diversity, Equity, Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Professional Development
Candidates are seeking a greater sense of purpose; non-profit hiring leaders must demonstrate how their job opportunity will provide this.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 30, 2022 | Ethics, Ethics in Fundraising, Non-Profit Leadership, Trust | Culture of Philanthropy, Leadership, Non-Profits
Building trust with donors begins with the example set by non-profit leadership. Here are some signs that an organization is NOT trustworthy.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 31, 2022 | Careers, Fundraisers, Fundraising, The Veritus Way | Culture of Philanthropy, Donors as Mission, Fundraising, Jobs
This month’s Client Corner features Sue Swan, National Chief Development Officer for the American Lung Association.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 29, 2022 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Experience, Donor-Centered, Organization Structure | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Attrition, Donor-Centered, Pipeline Development, Structure
It’s a sad fact that non-profit organizations are not treating their donors well. In the donor data we’ve analyzed from hundreds of organizations, average donor attrition rates are around 40-60%. So why are donors giving less, or going away altogether? One of the main...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 10, 2022 | Attitude, Culture of Philanthropy, Money, Power, Self-Awareness | Culture of Philanthropy, Jobs, MGO Characteristics, Non-Profits, Personal Development, Power, Professional Development
As a frontline fundraiser, you have power to influence real-world outcomes. Will you use it to help others, or for your own gain?