by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 2, 2023 | Donor Fatigue, donor relationships, touch points | Communication, Donor-Centered, Meaningful Connections, Relationships
If you think donor fatigue means donors are tired of giving, you’ve got it wrong. Donors are tired of the way you treat them. Here’s how to reset the relationship.
by Guest Contributor | May 29, 2023 | Mid-level, Portfolio Management, The Veritus Way, touch points | Donor-Centered, Mid-level donors, Pipeline Development, The Veritus Way, Touch Points
Part two of a two-part series dedicated to answering the top questions we hear about relationship-based mid-level fundraising.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 15, 2023 | Donor Retention, Impact, Making a Difference | Communication, Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Impact, Reporting Back, Thanking
Keeping your donors’ attention is as simple as shifting the focus away from yourself and telling them how their gifts made a difference.
by Karen Kendrick | May 3, 2023 | Communication Preference, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Relationship Building, Stewardship | Communication, Donor-Centered, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Relationships, Reporting Back, Stewardship
Have you ever caught yourself not really listening to what your donor is saying on the phone because you’re so busy thinking about how you can get them to meet with you? Or have you ever asked a donor to meet with you, saying you want to get their input, but you...
by Guest Contributor | Mar 27, 2023 | DEI, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Donors, Philanthropy, Women in Philanthropy | Diversity, Donor-Centered, Equity
At Veritus, we’re on a journey to create a more inclusive world, and we’ve learned a lot from trailblazers like today’s guest contributor, Yolanda F. Johnson. Yolanda is a leader in the non-profit space and an expert in DEI for philanthropy, and in...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 6, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests | Communication, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Relationships
A donor relationship should feel like a partnership, but often, donors sense that they’re only valued for how much they give.