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The Startling Reality of What Little Time You Have to Work with Donors

The Startling Reality of What Little Time You Have to Work with Donors

by Karen Kendrick | Feb 14, 2024 | Organization, Relationship Fundraising, Time Management | Strategic Plans, Structure, The Veritus Way

I am not and will never be a mathematician, but there is power in breaking things down using a little math to make them real. This blog grew out of a conversation I had with my incredible colleague, Erica Morris, who set me straight and also set me free in one...
Want the Most Flexibility in Your Work? Have a Plan.

Want the Most Flexibility in Your Work? Have a Plan.

by Guest Contributor | Jan 12, 2024 | Donor Journey, Organization, Strategic Plan | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Planning, Strategic Plans

I want to be frank with you. I love what I get to be a part of in my role as a Client Experience Leader with Veritus. We partner with non-profit organizations doing amazing work all around the world. The joy our team expresses when we share a win in our Slack...
Think Of Major Gifts As A Business

Think Of Major Gifts As A Business

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 27, 2021 | Business savvy, Economics of Major Gifts, Organization | Major Gifts, Management

Who would ever think of running a major gifts program as if it were a business? Not many people. And that’s too bad, because it would cause each of us to pay more attention to the things that are important. I have often said that the only difference between a...
Do You Have a System to Help You Stay on Track in 2024?

Do You Have a System to Help You Stay on Track in 2024?

by Jeff Schreifels | Jan 1, 2024 | Fundraising, Organization, Systems, The Veritus Way | Fundraising, Performance, Structure, The Veritus Way

I once read that if you’re feeling so overwhelmed or anxious that you can’t focus, one of the best things you can do when you wake up in the morning is make your bed. So I’ve practiced it, and it actually works. It gives me a feeling of control; I’ve immediately...
Are You Maintaining the Wrong Organizational Structure?

Are You Maintaining the Wrong Organizational Structure?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 5, 2018 | Management, Organization | Non-Profits, Pipeline Development, Structure

Third in a Series: Unhealthy Major Gift Practices I have seen a lot of crazy organizational structures in my 40 years of working in fundraising. And I could go into a long monologue on each example to illustrate what I mean – but that would be a waste of your time....
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