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Have You Tried Being a Donor?

Have You Tried Being a Donor?

by Karen Kendrick | Mar 6, 2023 | Donor Communication, Giving, Joy, Meaningful Connection, Relationships | Communication, Donor Conversation, Donor Retention, Meaningful Connections, Personal Development, Professional Development, Relationships, The Veritus Way

Being a donor is a joyful way to discover the insight you need to build meaningful relationships with your donors and inspire more giving.

What Journalism Can Teach Us About Fundraising

What Journalism Can Teach Us About Fundraising

by Guest Contributor | Feb 27, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Fundraising, Relationships | Communication, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Professional Development, Relationships

Asking questions is fundamental to building authentic donor relationships. But how do we know which questions to ask? Journalism, any ideas?

Are You Making Up Stories About How Your Donor Doesn’t Want to Hear from You?

Are You Making Up Stories About How Your Donor Doesn’t Want to Hear from You?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 23, 2023 | Asking, Communication Preferences, Donor Communication, Following Up | Asking, Donor Conversation, Facilitation, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections

To be a successful fundraiser, you must overcome these two problems in how you think about your donor communication.

Does Your Thank You Message Need a Refresh?

Does Your Thank You Message Need a Refresh?

by Karen Kendrick | Dec 21, 2022 | Communication, Donor Communication, Thanking, Writing | Communication, Donor Conversation, Thanking

When your thank you notes start to feel stale, it’s time for a refresh. Here are a few examples you’re welcome to draw from.

Failure As Opportunity: How to Value the “No” In Your Life

Failure As Opportunity: How to Value the “No” In Your Life

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 31, 2022 | Donor Communication, Failure, Optimism | Communication, Donor Conversation, Personal Development

When you hear “no,” it’s easy to get discouraged. But “no” is not failure; it’s new information that can help direct your efforts.

Why Do Fundraisers Avoid the Problem in Their Storytelling?

Why Do Fundraisers Avoid the Problem in Their Storytelling?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 28, 2022 | Donor Communication, Messaging, Mission, Problem-solving, Storytelling | Communication, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Mission

Why do we have so much difficulty talking about the problem in our storytelling about our organizational work? Here are six reasons.

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