It’s Not Too Late: Step-by-Step Strategies to End Your Year Strong
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...
A Donor Offers to Give You Twice What You Expected
There were two events last month I want to tell you about. They are opposite. In one, the frontline fundraiser was ready. In the other, he wasn’t. And it was an opportunity lost. Context: Jeff and I and our team of frontline fundraising coaches are constantly telling...
Gut Check: Everyone Needs to Do It
I recently renovated my home office. What a project. Just getting ready took a full week. I moved everything out and committed to purging and not bringing anything back in that I didn’t use or love. Sort of a Konmari approach. It was a journey back over my 11 years...
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...
How to Deal with an Onion Donor
Don’t worry – Veritus hasn’t turned into a cooking blog! Today we’re talking about human onions. Everyone has onions in their lives. Those are the people with the tough outer shell, where it’s hard to peel back the layers. It’s not just that they’re introverted – they...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
