by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 29, 2014 | Offers, Program, Program Support Portfolio, Proposals | Donor-Centered, Major Gifts, Marketing Plans, Uncategorized
In this series of seven posts, you will learn the indispensable categories of work that we at Veritus believe are required for any major gift program to be successful. (You can read all of these together in our free White Paper.) In my last entry, I talked about...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 18, 2014 | Proposal Writing, Proposals, Writing | Donor Visits, Donor-Centered, 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 preparation is key to writing a good proposal How to match your proposal to donor interests What points to cover in the document, and how to...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 6, 2014 | Caseload Value, Donor Research, Large gifts, Proposals | Donor-Centered, Major Gifts, Relationships
Ann had prepared really well. In fact she had done her research, gathered the facts about the project, and even secured some really good stories. She was ready. So when she sat down with Rachel and her husband John to present the proposal and do the ask, she was very...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 7, 2014 | Getting Help, Proposals, Technical Help, Writing | Fundraising, Major Gifts, Management, Uncategorized
On Monday I talked about Knowing The Right Stuff but then not doing it – a common life situation we all face, not only in major gifts but also with life in general. I’ve been thinking about WHY some MGOs don’t do the right things even when they know what to do. I...