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Adopt the Buddy System in Major Gifts

Adopt the Buddy System in Major Gifts

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 6, 2017 | Learning, Mentoring, Strategy | Major Gift Officers, Structure

You can get a lot of advice from people like us, and from going to conferences, reading books and trolling the internet for all the pertinent information you need. And that is all good. But there is another strategy for information- and experience-gathering that is...
Who is Responsible for the Next Generation of Fundraisers?

Who is Responsible for the Next Generation of Fundraisers?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 29, 2016 | Mentoring, Professionals | Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Mentoring, Uncategorized

I was reading recently about the Nexus USA Youth Summit that is held in Washington D.C. every year. Essentially, it’s a large gathering of young people, age 30 and below, that are either part of a long line in a family of philanthropists, or newly wealthy young people...

Who Do You Want to BE?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 11, 2015 | Care, Compassion, Mentoring, Service | Philanthropy, Relationships, Storytelling, Uncategorized

Recently I attended a memorial service with a colleague of mine. Tragically, her brother Chris was killed in a bicycle accident. He was in his early 40’s – it was incredibly sad. Chris was a “single-gear” bicycle racer. I found out that this means you are part of a...
Open Letters to Fundraising Professionals

Open Letters to Fundraising Professionals

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 16, 2015 | Gen Y, Mentoring, Young fundraisers | Major Gift Officers, Mentoring, Relationships, Teamwork, Uncategorized, White Paper

Another article from Veritus Group to help you succeed at major gift fundraising. What you will learn in this White Paper: Why experienced professionals need to value and appreciate young fundraisers; What young fundraisers can do to earn trust, respect and...

Why You Need to Mentor

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 27, 2014 | coaching, Mentoring, openness | Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gifts, Mentoring, Uncategorized

I’ve been blessed. All my life I’ve had people coach and mentor me. And boy, have I needed it! I can think of multiple poignant moments where a mentor gave me some really sage advice that helped guide me as a person and in my profession. That mentoring and coaching...
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