by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 6, 2023 | Caseload Management, Major Gift Planning, Planning, Self-care, Thanking | Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, MGOs, Planning, Self-care
When you get back to the office or start up your computer again after a holiday, it always takes a while to get re-oriented. To help you refocus on your goals, here are a few tips for where to allocate your time in the first weeks of January. We hope you had a...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 2, 2022 | Economic Recession, Fundraising, Planning | Economics, Fundraising, Giving, Planning
We are often asked about the state of major gift fundraising during difficult economic times. Fundraisers often wonder, will people give less? Should they budget less? Or move into stewardship mode with donors, versus asking them for gifts? How should fundraisers...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 17, 2022 | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Planning | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Planning
Looking for inspiration to help you plan for the year-end fundraising season? You’re in the right place! Since we’re privileged to work with so many different non-profit organizations, we have a bird’s-eye view of the latest fundraising trends and themes. From...
by Jeff Schreifels | Dec 25, 2023 | Planning, Strategy, Time Management | Caseloads, Overworked, The Veritus Way
First off, no. You can’t do it all. You shouldn’t have that kind of ongoing pressure on you as you navigate the demands of being a frontline fundraiser. However, we believe that with proper planning, expectations, and tenacity, you can succeed at managing more than...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 10, 2021 | Planning, Strategy, Time Management | Caseloads, Overworked, The Veritus Way
First off, no, you can’t do it all. You shouldn’t have that kind of ongoing pressure on you as you navigate being a front-line fundraiser. However, we believe that with proper planning, expectations, and tenacity, you can succeed at managing more than one thing at a...