Keep Talking About Yourself and Lose Your Donor
I suppose it’s human nature – our need to talk about ourselves. Well, maybe it’s not universal across human nature… but it’s certainly a tendency or typical behavior for some people. Sociologist Charles Derber describes the trait of consistently turning a...
What Should My Focus Be as I Build Relationships with My Donors?
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...
Women’s Philanthropy Through the Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Lens
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...
Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You
You can tell when a donor is confused about their relationship with your organization. Here is what you see when that happen. The donor expects to have a relationship where information is freely shared; where they can ask questions; where they will be listened to;...
The Elements of a Good Touch Point
You’re creating a plan for the qualified donor on your caseload. You need some good touch points – effective and compelling – touch points that will make the donor feel known and appreciated. But what should they be? How do you know that the touch point you are...TOP RATED PODCAST
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