Question of the Month: What are the guiding principles of The Veritus Way of fundraising?
No matter how long you’ve been following Veritus Group, you’ve probably heard us encourage you to adopt “The Veritus Way” of major gift fundraising. But what exactly does that mean? First and foremost, it’s about building authentic relationships with donors and...
The Insights I Have Gleaned by Analyzing over 1,000 Donor Files
One of the privileges I have in my work is that I get to review every donor assessment that we do. Over the last 15 years, I’ve reviewed well over a 1,000 of them. I love reviewing them because it gives me great insight on donor behavior, trends, and how much...
You’re Going to Be Okay: A Year-End Reminder
Okay, you’re in it. This is probably the most stressful time of the year with your work. Well, I guess if you add on all the holidays and all that goes with it, it feels like piling on. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I let myself get so caught up in all the...
Will You be Replaced by AI in Major Gift Fundraising?
I’ve had a number of major gift officers ask me recently if they are going to be replaced by AI in the next few years. They are worried that they will become extinct as they have heard there is a company out there that has now created an actual AI major gift officer....
Soaking Up Fall: 5 Donor Strategies You Don’t Want to Forget!
I know there are people who relish the summer. Loading it with expectations of all manner of possibilities. They get a sinking feeling as sunsets start earlier in the evening and the air begins to turn crisp. But not me. I do love the warmth and the sunshine and the...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
