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Our Top Tips for Crafting Effective Introduction Letters

Our Top Tips for Crafting Effective Introduction Letters

by Guest Contributor | Sep 13, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Email, introduction cycle, Job Transition, Letters, Roles and Responsibilities | Communication, Donor Conversation, Qualifying, Stewardship

Whether you’re in a new role or just starting the donor qualification process, here’s how to approach your introduction letters.

Getting Over The “Ick” Factor in Planned Giving Conversations

Getting Over The “Ick” Factor in Planned Giving Conversations

by Guest Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | Asking, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Legacy, Permission-Based Asking, Planned Giving | Asking, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Giving, Planned giving, Relationships

A lot of fundraisers feel some anxiety around planned giving conversations. Here’s how to approach them in a way that honors your donor.

Question of the Month: How do you move out of a membership, annual giving, or events-based fundraising model?

Question of the Month: How do you move out of a membership, annual giving, or events-based fundraising model?

by Veritus Group | Sep 1, 2023 | Annual Appeal, Donor Relations, Fundraising Events, Membership Programs, Relationship Fundraising, Transactional Fundraising, Transactional Giving | Annual Fund, Events, Fundraising, Relationships

In this Question of the Month video, Karen and Jeff talk about how organizations can shift to a relational fundraising model.

Dissatisfied Donors Drive Drop in Giving

Dissatisfied Donors Drive Drop in Giving

by Richard Perry | Aug 28, 2023 | Donor Attrition, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests, Reporting Back | Communication, Donor Attrition, Donor Retention, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Reporting Back

While there are multiple explanations for reduced giving from donors, there are two main drivers behind donor dissatisfaction.

Have You Discovered the BEST Strategy for Mid-Level and Major Gifts Success?

Have You Discovered the BEST Strategy for Mid-Level and Major Gifts Success?

by Jeff Schreifels | Aug 23, 2023 | Donor Relations, Major Gift Fundraising, Strategy, The Veritus Way | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Meaningful Connections, Strategic Plans, Structure, The Veritus Way

To succeed in fundraising, you need a strategy for learning your donors’ passions and interests. Have you tried The Veritus Way?

A Donor Performance Report Delivers a Practical & Relational Gift

A Donor Performance Report Delivers a Practical & Relational Gift

by Karen Kendrick | Aug 14, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Conversations, Donor meetings, Donor Relations, Donor visits, Impact Reporting, Meetings | Communication, Donor Conversation, Donor Visits, Meaningful Connections, Relationships, Reporting Back, Structure

If you’re wondering how to have better donor meetings, a tool like the Donor Performance Report might be just what you need.

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