by Guest Contributor | Jun 12, 2023 | coaching, Fundraising, Professional Development | Coaching, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Professional Development
Last week, the Oklahoma Sooners softball team won the College World Series after an impressive season. They were exciting to watch, even for someone who is not a huge softball fan (please don’t tell my softball coach husband). As I was watching one of their games last...
by Karen Kendrick | May 22, 2023 | Alignment, Management, Non-Profit Leadership, Questions, Teamwork | Leadership, Management, Professional Development
You know this already. Our sector has more voluntary turnover rates (19%) than the overall labor market (12%) right now. You are losing your fundraisers in droves, and it’s costing you a great deal in time spent replacing employees and in subsequent revenue loss since...
by Guest Contributor | May 10, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Professional Development, Technology | Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Non-Profits, Professional Development
This almost certainly isn’t the first time you’ve read about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on non-profits. If it is, let me be the first to welcome you back from whatever remote mountain cave you’ve been hiding in for the last few months. AI’s presence...
by Veritus Group | Apr 19, 2023 | Employee Management, Non-Profit Leadership, Professional Development | Leadership, Management, Non-Profits, Professional Development
We’ve had the privilege of working with many incredible non-profit leaders, and while they all have their unique passions, backgrounds, and skillsets, there are a few things that every great leader has in common. In this Question of the Month video, Richard and Jeff...
by Karen Kendrick | Apr 7, 2023 | Cold Call, Donor Communication, Fear, Relationship Building, Risk-Taking | Communication, Donor Conversation, Professional Development, Stress
When you’re calling a donor for the first time, what does that feel like? Terrifying? Well, this might make you feel better: did you know that 48% of sales people say they’re afraid to pick up the phone and make a cold call? This came up on a live Veritus Group...
by Veritus Group | Oct 16, 2023 | Fundraisers, Fundraising, Non-Profits | Fundraising, Non-Profits, Professional Development
Whether you’re looking for your next podcast episode to download or just some fresh inspiration for your work as a fundraiser this season, we’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some of the latest and greatest content pieces from our team here at...