by Jeff Schreifels | Jan 8, 2024 | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Long-term thinking, Patience, Persistence | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered, Focus, Fundraising, Relationships
Well, it’s a new year! And as we welcome the new year, it’s a time for reflection, anticipation, and, most importantly, recommitment to your core values as fundraiser. Here at Veritus Group, the stories I’ve heard over the past year from our team are both...
by Veritus Group | Nov 22, 2023 | Fundraising, Relationship Fundraising, Strategy, The Veritus Way | Fundraising, Passions and Interests, The Veritus Way
When we talk about The Veritus Way™, we’re referring to our proven approach and structure for relational fundraising that’s focused on making meaningful connections with your donors. But does The Veritus Way still apply when you’re talking about other...
by Jeff Schreifels | Nov 1, 2023 | Events, Fundraising, Fundraising Events, Philanthropy, Return on Investment, Strategy | Events, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Return on Investment, Strategic Plans
For a long time, hosting donor events and fancy galas was the be-all and end-all of fundraising. But in our post-pandemic world, it’s hard to argue that they serve anything more than a publicity function. Even before the pandemic showed how unreliable events are as a...
by Veritus Group | Jul 7, 2023 | Fundraisers, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Professional Development, Training | Fundraising, Jobs, Professional Development, The Veritus Way, Training
Today’s Client Corner article features an interview with Maureen Gregory, Director of Leadership Gifts for Freestore Foodbank. As Maureen Gregory tells it, she “fell into fundraising.” Just out of school, she was working as a waitress when a fellow restaurant...
by Guest Contributor | Jun 12, 2023 | coaching, Fundraising, Professional Development | Coaching, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Professional Development
Last week, the Oklahoma Sooners softball team won the College World Series after an impressive season. They were exciting to watch, even for someone who is not a huge softball fan (please don’t tell my softball coach husband). As I was watching one of their games last...