by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 2, 2019 | Evaluation, Measuring, Performance Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Rewarding Success | Accountability, Evaluation, Management, White Paper
We just finished 2018, and you’re keeping an eye on whether or not you and your staff have made their fundraising revenue goals. It can be a nail-biting time – or you can finally feel good that your plans have paid off. In either case, you’re going to be...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 26, 2018 | Careers, Hiring MGOs, jobs | Jobs, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, White Paper
Are you new to the field of Major Gift Fundraising? Or have you been around the block a few times, and now you’re wondering if this is your life’s calling? You just finished one of the busiest fundraising seasons of the year – are you pumped up, or ready to quit? We...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 9, 2018 | career success, extraordinary MGOs | Goal-setting, Major Gift Officers, White Paper
Over the years, we at Veritus have worked with many MGOs. We have had experience with lots of good ones and, unfortunately, some pretty bad ones. But we also, throughout our careers, have had the privilege of working with a handful of extraordinary MGOs. In our work...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 16, 2016 | Developing caseloads | Caseloads, Discipline, Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Moves Management, Prospecting, Qualifying, White Paper
A free White Paper from Veritus Group Completely updated in 2016 with sample documents! “Many donors won’t even return my call, and I am so frustrated!” said the MGO. When we checked to see why, it was not surprising to find that a majority of the donors on this...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 21, 2016 | Individual Goals, Marketing Impact Chart, MIC, Strategy | Accountability, Discipline, Goal-setting, Major Gift Officers, Moves Management, Passions and Interests, Strategic Plans, Uncategorized, White Paper
A free White Paper from Veritus Group The look on her face said it all. “You want me to create a strategy for every single one of the donors on my caseload? Are you kidding me?” This is usually the reaction our team at Veritus Group gets when we tell MGOs that this...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 17, 2015 | New programs, Organizations, structure | Hiring, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Management, Non-Profits, Uncategorized, White Paper
A free White Paper from Veritus Group For years, we’ve heard regularly from folks who want to know how to start a major gift program. Most of these development professionals are working in small to medium sized non-profits and they just don’t have the resources to...