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It’s Not Rocket Science. It’s Just Hard Work!

It’s Not Rocket Science. It’s Just Hard Work!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 8, 2023 | Donor Relations, Fundraising, Revenue, ROI | Fundraising, Relationships, Return on Investment

Building relationships with donors takes time. If you want to succeed in mid-level or major gifts, you need to take a long-term view.

The Confusion Around Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising Functions

The Confusion Around Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising Functions

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 5, 2023 | Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Communications, Fundraising, Marketing, Non-Profit Leadership, Organization Structure, organizational structure | Budget, Budgets, Finance, Strategic Plans, Structure

If your non-profit isn’t structured around donor acquisition, there’s likely to be some tension between the mar-com and fundraising functions.

Stop Dragging Your Feet: It’s Time to Take Mid-Level Seriously!

Stop Dragging Your Feet: It’s Time to Take Mid-Level Seriously!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 1, 2023 | Donor Pipeline, Fundraising, Mid-Level Officer, Mid-Level Program, Revenue | Fundraising, Mid-level donors, Pipeline Development

While the Fundraising Effectiveness Project report shows lower revenues, Veritus clients saw their mid-level programs grow by 7% in 2022.

New National Major Gift Revenue Numbers: 2022 Down Over 4% from 2021, but Veritus Clients Are UP 22%! Why?

New National Major Gift Revenue Numbers: 2022 Down Over 4% from 2021, but Veritus Clients Are UP 22%! Why?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 26, 2023 | Fundraising, Major Gift Fundraising, Nonprofit management, Revenue, Strategic Plan | Major Donors, Major Gifts, Performance, Strategic Plans, The Veritus Way

Despite the national trends showing a decrease in major gift revenue in 2022, Veritus clients are actually seeing significant revenue growth.

Is Fundraising Just a Necessary Evil?

Is Fundraising Just a Necessary Evil?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 12, 2023 | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Giving | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Giving

When non-profit leadership has a negative attitude about fundraising, it is detrimental to the organization’s mission.

The Worst Way to Start a Conversation with a Donor

The Worst Way to Start a Conversation with a Donor

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 10, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Fundraising, Impact | Communication, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Impact, Major Gifts

When you start a conversation with a donor, do you begin by talking about the money, or the difference they’ve made for your mission?

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