by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 31, 2022 | Careers, Fundraisers, Fundraising, The Veritus Way | Culture of Philanthropy, Donors as Mission, Fundraising, Jobs
“From that time on, for me it became all about the mission.” Sue Swan, National Chief Development Officer, American Lung Association Sue Swan, now the National Chief Development Officer at the American Lung Association, had been working for several years as a...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 9, 2022 | Fundraisers, Fundraising, Professional Development | Fundraising, Personal Development, Professional Development
If you’re a good frontline fundraiser, you’re always seeking to learn how to do your craft better. Every excellent fundraiser I’ve known is constantly learning, always curious, and eager to improve their skills. Richard and I get emails or messages on LinkedIn all the...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 22, 2022 | Donor Relations, Donor Service, Fundraisers | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers
When you think about “donor service,” what does that look like, for you and for your organization? I’ve talked with countless fundraisers and non-profit leaders who don’t see the value of exceptional donor service. I had an experience that reminded me how easy it is...
by Jeff Schreifels | Jul 10, 2023 | Donors, Fundraisers, Zoom | Communication, Cultivation, Donor Visits
In the 30+ years I’ve been in fundraising, I’ve always either been the one who is meeting with a donor or who has been working with a fundraiser to give them counsel and strategy to build relationships with a donor. But a few years back, I got to experience this from...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 15, 2021 | Donors, Fundraisers, Zoom | Communication, Cultivation, Donor Visits
In the 30+ years I’ve been in fundraising, I’ve always been the one either who is meeting with a donor or who has been working with a fundraiser to give them counsel and strategy to build relationships with a donor. But recently, I had the opportunity to meet with a...