by Richard Perry | Dec 4, 2023 | Back to Basics, Blocks to Progress, Bold Asks, Donor Communication, Thanking | Communication, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Thanking, The Veritus Way
It must be embedded in the nature of human beings that we get bored with the basic, the tried and true, the regular thing – that we always are drawn to the shiny object that catches our eye and makes an immediate impression on all those around us. What is it that...
by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 6, 2023 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donors as Mission, Reporting Back, Thanking | Culture of Philanthropy, Donors as Mission, Stewardship
Back in 2014, Richard and I published our first book, It’s Not JUST About the Money. In that book, we introduced a concept that was controversial. We said that fundraising is not just about being relationship-focused. It’s also about seeing your donors as your...
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 Karen Kendrick | Dec 21, 2022 | Communication, Donor Communication, Thanking, Writing | Communication, Donor Conversation, Thanking
You may be tired of hearing yourself write. What I mean is, that same repeated thank you message might take seconds to write, because you have it down, but you might be feeling bored out of your mind. I believe that the heart and intention we put into something we...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 23, 2022 | Communication, Relationships, Thanking | Communication, Relationships, Thanking
Many of us in the U.S. are getting ready to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow. But gratitude is a year-long practice, not an annual feast. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude makes people happier, healthier, and more resilient in hard times. And one...