by Richard Perry | Dec 4, 2023 | Back to Basics, Blocks to Progress, Bold Asks, Donor Communication, Thanking | Communication, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Thanking, The Veritus Way
It must be embedded in the nature of human beings that we get bored with the basic, the tried and true, the regular thing – that we always are drawn to the shiny object that catches our eye and makes an immediate impression on all those around us. What is it that...
by Karen Kendrick | Jun 21, 2023 | Asking, Assumptions, Blocks to Progress | Asking, Giving, Major Gift Officers
Summertime is my favorite time of the year. To me, summer is space. Space to play outdoors and refill your cup after a long winter. Space to revive your creativity and passion for the work you do. Space to clean up your caseload and prepare for the fall giving season....
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 12, 2014 | Blocks to Progress, Change Management, Donors, Managing, Obstacles | Donor Visits, Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gifts, Management, Uncategorized
It’s a funny thing about obstacles in life: when they come up, our first impulse is to give up – or to question the destination or even the path or strategy. That’s why I found this Zig Ziglar quote interesting and applicable to all of us in major gifts. My thanks to...