by Jeff Schreifels | Dec 20, 2023 | Attitude, gratitude, Personal Development, Self-care | Personal Development, Self-care, Thanking
I woke up feeling kind of depressed the other day. It was raining outside, I didn’t work out, and I was just in a funk. Then, I remembered something I read that said when you feel down or depressed, the best thing for you to do is thank someone for what they have done...
by Karen Kendrick | Dec 1, 2023 | control, gratitude, positivity | Personal Development, Self-care, Stress
With all you have spinning around you right now, it might feel like things are a little out of control. I know I’ve been there. After all the follow-up calls, thank you notes, meetings, and additional busyness of the holiday season, I used to feel burnt out and...
by Karen Kendrick | Oct 11, 2024 | Goal Setting, gratitude, Non-Profit Leadership, Stress, Stress relief, Wellness | Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Self-care, Stress
As a fundraising leader, you likely experience a lot of pressure to raise funds and continue to grow your program so you can support your organization’s work. We often hear about fundraiser burnout and overwhelm, which remain significant issues in our sector. But we...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 20, 2020 | emotion, gratitude, Thanks | COVID-19, MGOs, Self-care
At Veritus, we want you to know that you’re amazing! As Richard and I have said many times, we think you have the hardest job in the non-profit community. And now, in the midst of this crisis, your work has been made even harder. You may be in a state of pure...
by Jeff Schreifels | Nov 25, 2024 | gratitude, Love, Mr. Rogers | Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Self-care
My wife and I went to see It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks, who plays Fred Rogers. It was a wonderful film, and I urge you to see it. There was one scene that will stick with me for a long time that touched me so deeply – I have to share it...