by Karen Kendrick | Nov 6, 2024 | End of Year, Planning, Year-end Fundraising | Accountability, Focus, Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Motivation, Planning, Year-End
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...
by Richard Perry | Oct 21, 2024 | Bold Asks, Donor Offers, Major Gift Planning, Planning | Asking, Donor Offers, Fundraising, Giving, High Givers, Major Donors, Major Gift Officers, Planning
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...
by Guest Contributor | Oct 14, 2024 | Caseloads, Energize, motivation, Performance Evaluation, Strategy | Caseloads, Coaching, Evaluation, Major Gift Officers, Motivation, Performance, Planning, Strategy
I recently renovated my home office. What a project. Just getting ready took a full week. I moved everything out and committed to purging and not bringing anything back in that I didn’t use or love. Sort of a Konmari approach. It was a journey back over my 11 years...
by Guest Contributor | Sep 23, 2024 | Donor Communication, Donor strategy, Preparation | Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Non-Profits, Planning, Strategy
I know there are people who relish the summer. Loading it with expectations of all manner of possibilities. They get a sinking feeling as sunsets start earlier in the evening and the air begins to turn crisp. But not me. I do love the warmth and the sunshine and the...
by Guest Contributor | Sep 11, 2024 | Communication Preferences, Patience, Permission-Based Asking | Communication, Donor Conversation, Major Gift Officers, Passions and Interests, Permission-Based Asking, Planning, Relationships, Strategic Plans
Don’t worry – Veritus hasn’t turned into a cooking blog! Today we’re talking about human onions. Everyone has onions in their lives. Those are the people with the tough outer shell, where it’s hard to peel back the layers. It’s not just that they’re introverted – they...
by Guest Contributor | Jan 12, 2024 | Donor Journey, Organization, Strategic Plan | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Planning, Strategic Plans
I want to be frank with you. I love what I get to be a part of in my role as a Client Experience Leader with Veritus. We partner with non-profit organizations doing amazing work all around the world. The joy our team expresses when we share a win in our Slack...