by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 15, 2023 | Development Team, Donor Pipeline, Organization Structure, Strategy, Systems, Teamwork | Donor-Centered, Events, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Pipeline Development, Strategic Plans, Structure, Teamwork
When non-profits set up different departments for their various fundraising vehicles, it creates a barrier for donors.
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.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 26, 2022 | Donor Pipeline, Nonprofit management, Organization Structure | Management, Pipeline Development, Structure
Most non-profits don’t realize there’s a connection between their organization’s structure and their donor pipeline. But if your organization isn’t set up to support the donor journey, the effects are tangible. You’ll see clogs at all levels of the pipeline and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 29, 2022 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Experience, Donor-Centered, Organization Structure | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Attrition, Donor-Centered, Pipeline Development, Structure
It’s a sad fact that non-profit organizations are not treating their donors well. In the donor data we’ve analyzed from hundreds of organizations, average donor attrition rates are around 40-60%. So why are donors giving less, or going away altogether? One of the main...
by Karen Kendrick | Jul 20, 2022 | Fundraising, Organization Structure, Systems, The Veritus Way | Fundraising, Strategic Plans, Structure, The Veritus Way
No matter how good you are at the art of fundraising, you won’t be successful if you don’t also apply the science of fundraising.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 22, 2022 | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Non-Profit Leadership, Organization Structure | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Non-Profits
In this Question of the Month video, Richard addresses some of the common issues that hold organizations back from successful fundraising.