by Jeff Schreifels | Jun 3, 2024 | Communication, Donor Communication, donor engagement, Fundraising | Cultivation, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Major Donors, Meaningful Connections, Relationships
We get this question from major gift officers all the time: “How do I get a donor to talk to me?” At any given time, our staff at Veritus is working with over 200 mid-level and major gift officers, so we’re always learning and exploring new ways to connect with...
by Jeff Schreifels | Apr 8, 2024 | Economics, Fundraising, Giving, Major Gift Programs, Mid-Level Program, Statistics | Economics, Giving, Major Gifts, Mid-Level, Non-Profits, Performance
You may have heard that there’s a new fundraising report out called the Philanthropy Outlook by Lilly School of Philanthropy and sponsored by CCS. Basically, the report says that the forecast for 2024 and 2025 is that overall, giving will go up 4.2% and 3.9%. For...
by Jeff Schreifels | Jan 8, 2024 | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Long-term thinking, Patience, Persistence | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered, Focus, Fundraising, Relationships
Well, it’s a new year! And as we welcome the new year, it’s a time for reflection, anticipation, and, most importantly, recommitment to your core values as fundraiser. Here at Veritus Group, the stories I’ve heard over the past year from our team are both...
by Veritus Group | Nov 22, 2023 | Fundraising, Relationship Fundraising, Strategy, The Veritus Way | Fundraising, Passions and Interests, The Veritus Way
When we talk about The Veritus Way™, we’re referring to our proven approach and structure for relational fundraising that’s focused on making meaningful connections with your donors. But does The Veritus Way still apply when you’re talking about other...
by Jeff Schreifels | Nov 1, 2023 | Events, Fundraising, Fundraising Events, Philanthropy, Return on Investment, Strategy | Events, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Return on Investment, Strategic Plans
For a long time, hosting donor events and fancy galas was the be-all and end-all of fundraising. But in our post-pandemic world, it’s hard to argue that they serve anything more than a publicity function. Even before the pandemic showed how unreliable events are as a...