by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 28, 2018 | motivation, Passion, Tasks | Management, Planning
Four days a week at 5am I swim laps for exercise. I’ve been doing this for over two years. To be honest, it’s incredibly boring. I swim 60 laps of 50 meters. You’re basically all alone for an hour going back and forth, back and forth. While I know it’s great exercise...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 10, 2017 | emotion, Emotional Triggers, Passion | Communication, Fundraising, Non-Profits
People purposely watch movies, television shows and video clips that make them emotional. If you have watched the television show “This is Us,” you know before you watch any episode that you will be blubbering in your pillow before the show ends. Or you know when you...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 16, 2017 | MGOs, Passion, Procrastination | Major Gifts, Management, Structure
At Veritus Group, we have worked with many major gift officers. When we ask them how they’re doing with meeting and deepening their relationships with donors, we often get a response like this: “Well, I haven’t been having much donor contact; I’m just not finished...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 2, 2017 | Passion, Proposals | Asking, Communication, Strategic Plans
Several months ago I was sitting in a large conference room, listening to a presentation of a leader in a major non-profit. He looked good. He carried himself well. His speech was precise. His tone was easy to listen to. I was all ears. And then he started his...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 12, 2016 | Culture of Philanthropy, Ethics, Inspiration, Passion, Program | Development Directors, Fundraising, Impact, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
Part 3 of a Six-Part Series: Six Reasons Your MGO Will Stay at Your Organization Your major gift officers want to change the world. And they want to do it through the mission of your organization. If you sat down with great MGOs who are with an organization for a long...