by Karen Kendrick | Nov 6, 2024 | End of Year, Planning, Year-end Fundraising | Accountability, Focus, Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Motivation, Planning, Year-End
This is it, folks! For many of you, this is the most significant time of year for donor giving. That’s why it’s so critical to be working in a mindful, planful, and strategic way. How you show up in relationship with your donors can make a big difference during such...
by Karen Kendrick | Oct 23, 2024 | Communication, Confidence, donor calls, Talking | Communication, Donor Conversation, Facilitation, Professional Development
This is the perfect time to sharpen your donor connection skills. And one area I want to focus on today is what we typically call “cold calling,” although I’d like to advocate that we rename this term! First, let’s remember that the people you are calling are generous...
by Karen Kendrick | Sep 16, 2024 | Curiosity, Mission, Reflection | Curiousity, Mission, Motivation, Personal Development
Fall is a time for recalibration. Nature teaches us that all things grow and thrive if they allow for the seasons and cycles of life. We are not machines. Yet, many times, we think we are. We run at full neck speed until we breakdown. But at what cost?! Sometimes, we...
by Karen Kendrick | Sep 6, 2024 | Donor meetings, Meeting Preparation, Personal Development | Asking, Donor Visits, Major Gift Officers, Personal Development, Stress, The Veritus Way
It’s here! That donor meeting you’ve been prepping for where you will be asking your donor to increase their giving significantly. This is exhilarating and a bit terrifying all at the same time! Now, because you follow the Veritus approach, you already: Know the...
by Karen Kendrick | Aug 21, 2024 | Learning, Learning Mindset, Personal Development, Professional Development | Curiousity, Personal Development, Professional Development
One self-development practice that I enjoy is to head to my bookshelf and allow my intuition to choose what book and page I read. Recently, I selected Change Your Questions Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Life by Marilee Adams, and I...