It’s Not Too Late: Step-by-Step Strategies to End Your Year Strong
This is it, folks! For many of you, this is the most significant time of year for donor giving. That’s why it’s so critical to be working in a mindful, planful, and strategic way. How you show up in relationship with your donors can make a big difference during such...
Election Day Jitters: What Should I Be Doing This Week?
Election day in the U.S. is tomorrow. How are you holding up? Are you anxious? Maybe you’re sick of thinking about it, sick of the ads and text messages and campaign emails. Are your donors? It can be tricky for us to know how to fundraise in an election year,...
You’re Using Campaigns as a Crutch!
If your non-profit has done more than two capital campaigns in its history, it’s most likely because you don’t have a strong major gift program and/or you’re using it as a crutch not to develop authentic relationships with donors. At Veritus, we have seen this...
A Donor Offers to Give You Twice What You Expected
There were two events last month I want to tell you about. They are opposite. In one, the frontline fundraiser was ready. In the other, he wasn’t. And it was an opportunity lost. Context: Jeff and I and our team of frontline fundraising coaches are constantly telling...
Question of the Month: What are the guiding principles of The Veritus Way of fundraising?
No matter how long you’ve been following Veritus Group, you’ve probably heard us encourage you to adopt “The Veritus Way” of major gift fundraising. But what exactly does that mean? First and foremost, it’s about building authentic relationships with donors and...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
