by Jeff Schreifels | Dec 20, 2023 | Attitude, gratitude, Personal Development, Self-care | Personal Development, Self-care, Thanking
I woke up feeling kind of depressed the other day. It was raining outside, I didn’t work out, and I was just in a funk. Then, I remembered something I read that said when you feel down or depressed, the best thing for you to do is thank someone for what they have done...
by Karen Kendrick | Dec 1, 2023 | control, gratitude, positivity | Personal Development, Self-care, Stress
With all you have spinning around you right now, it might feel like things are a little out of control. I know I’ve been there. After all the follow-up calls, thank you notes, meetings, and additional busyness of the holiday season, I used to feel burnt out and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 20, 2020 | emotion, gratitude, Thanks | COVID-19, MGOs, Self-care
At Veritus, we want you to know that you’re amazing! As Richard and I have said many times, we think you have the hardest job in the non-profit community. And now, in the midst of this crisis, your work has been made even harder. You may be in a state of pure...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 29, 2019 | gratitude, Love, Mr. Rogers | Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Self-care
A few days ago, my wife and I went to see It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks, who plays Fred Rogers. It was a wonderful film, and I urge you to see it. There was one scene that will stick with me for a long time that touched me so deeply – I...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 25, 2019 | GivingTuesday, gratitude | Events, Relationships
Before you get all wound up, let me say that the concept of promoting a day to give back is awesome. Our culture is so focused on consumerism – buying stuff we don’t need – that to have time to reflect on what we’re doing to give back is a good thing. But what’s...