“After 11 years on the program staff, I felt frightened when I joined the Major Giving team. But after taking a Veritus Group Academy course and our organization’s consulting with Veritus, I gained the confidence to recognize that when a relationship of trust has been established, I can be fearless in my approach when asking for a much-needed gift for a worthy cause.”
“The Veritus Major Gift Academy is one of the finest instructional and developmental experiences in which I have participated that focuses on practical and necessary practices for developing donor investment and understanding. The content is thorough and relevant, and the instructors are fundraising professionals and excellent educators who incorporate personal anecdotes as well as practice models in their instruction.”
“Well, what an exciting ride the MGO program has been for me! There were times when I was invigorated, overwhelmed and soul searched about my role in the MGO arena. But, I found so much valuable information and skills that I will be able to use going forward. My first step after the class is to have a full-on conversation with staff, leadership, and our Board about the culture of philanthropy so we can all get on the same page. What fun it will be to implement the 7 pillars as our foundation. Then the world of Major Gifts is wide open for success. My deep appreciation for the skills, conversations, and guidance. Thank you!” Delane Bailey-Herd
“Through Major Gift Academy, and continued work one-on-one with a Veritus consultant, I’ve gained a better understanding of each step in the process, and I’ve built a terrific foundation for getting better results. The training I received helped me to carefully and systematically plan frequent touch points with the donors on my portfolio, so I could better discover the passions and interests of the donors I work with and match it with their resources.
This course and the continued consulting with Veritus gave me the confidence to recognize that when a relationship of trust has been established, I can be fearless in my approach when asking for a much-needed gift for a worthy cause”
