by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 5, 2023 | Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Communications, Fundraising, Marketing, Non-Profit Leadership, Organization Structure, organizational structure | Budget, Budgets, Finance, Strategic Plans, Structure
It’s budget time. And the debates begin. How much budget to allocate for fundraising? How much for communications? How much for marketing? And those debates migrate to who owns each of the functions. One non-profit leader believes that it all belongs together, and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 26, 2022 | Donor Pipeline, Nonprofit management, Organization Structure | Management, Pipeline Development, Structure
Most non-profits don’t realize there’s a connection between their organization’s structure and their donor pipeline. But if your organization isn’t set up to support the donor journey, the effects are tangible. You’ll see clogs at all levels of the pipeline and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 29, 2022 | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Experience, Donor-Centered, Organization Structure | Culture of Philanthropy, Donor Attrition, Donor-Centered, Pipeline Development, Structure
It’s a sad fact that non-profit organizations are not treating their donors well. In the donor data we’ve analyzed from hundreds of organizations, average donor attrition rates are around 40-60%. So why are donors giving less, or going away altogether? One of the main...
by Karen Kendrick | Jul 20, 2022 | Fundraising, Organization Structure, Systems, The Veritus Way | Fundraising, Strategic Plans, Structure, The Veritus Way
I love learning and talking about the art of fundraising. I find the complexity of being human, personal growth, and building authentic relationships fascinating. But the thing is, no matter how good you are at the art of fundraising, you won’t be successful if you...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 22, 2022 | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Non-Profit Leadership, Organization Structure | Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising, Non-Profits
The kinds of challenges that hold organizations back from successful fundraising usually stem from the culture or the structure of the organization. Maybe your managers or leaders are slow to change. Or perhaps you’re facing challenges in getting other...