by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 5, 2023 | Authenticity, Donor Communication, Passions and Interests, Relationships | Communication, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Relationships
When working your plan, you must engage donors with your heart – not just your head. Otherwise, a fake relationship will result. Here’s how to get started.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 24, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Motivation, Impact, Making a Difference, Philanthropy | Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Giving, Impact, Meaningful Connections, Mission, Motivation, Passions and Interests
No matter the organization, no matter the mission, donors everywhere share the same deepest longing. Its simplicity might surprise you.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 10, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, major gifts, Results, Stewardship | Communication, Major Gift Officers, Meaningful Connections, Relationships, Stewardship, Stress
When met with persistence, frustration from low donor engagement becomes nothing more than a reminder to work your plan. Results will follow.
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.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 1, 2023 | Cultivation, Donor Relations, Membership Programs, Transactional Fundraising, Transformational Gifts | Cultivation, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Relationships, Transformational Gift
When you look at the data, your giving club may be doing more harm than good. How can you break out of that transactional mindset?
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?