by Veritus Group | Sep 20, 2024 | Asking, Fear, Major Gift Fundraisers | Asking, Fundraising, Major Gift Officers
Do you get anxious before asking donors for a gift? You’re not alone! One of the most common questions we hear from non-profit leaders and fundraising professionals is: how can I get over the fear of asking for money? Here’s the thing: asking for gifts is actually an...
by Veritus Group | Oct 13, 2023 | Careers, Frontline Fundraiser, Fundraisers, Major Gift Fundraisers, Major Gift Fundraising, Professional Development | Jobs, Major Gift Officers, Mission, Professional Development, The Veritus Way
Today’s Client Corner article features an interview with Gina Hedberg, Donor Relations Director at Holt International Children’s Services. Gina Hedberg discovered her career in fundraising through an unconventional route. After several years practicing...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 18, 2022 | Focus, Major Gift Fundraisers, Major Gift Fundraising | Focus, Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts
I recently wrote a post on LinkedIn that said: “Events are NOT Major Gifts.” It probably was the single most commented on and liked post I’ve ever made on social media. I didn’t put that post up though to get “likes” and comments. I put it up because for the almost 20...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 28, 2019 | discipline, Major Gift Fundraisers | Major Gifts, Management, Structure
Many major gift fundraisers resist structure. They like the “freedom” to go out and connect with donors, have breakfast, lunch, and dinner appointments, do events, get on planes, meet new people, and not feel constrained by a plan. But in our opinion, this is an...