by Veritus Group | Oct 18, 2024 | Fundraising, principles, structure, Systems, The Veritus Way | Fundraising, Structure, systems, The Veritus Way
No matter how long you’ve been following Veritus Group, you’ve probably heard us encourage you to adopt “The Veritus Way” of major gift fundraising. But what exactly does that mean? First and foremost, it’s about building authentic relationships with donors and...
by Richard Perry | Jan 10, 2024 | Back to Basics, Organization Structure, Systems | Evaluation, Non-Profits, Prioritizing, Structure
Nothing surprises us anymore. We’ve seen a lot of things in organizations large and small from many parts of the world in the years we have been doing this work and, because of this, we have stories to tell that would amuse, shock, and amaze you. Recently, someone...
by Jeff Schreifels | Sep 15, 2023 | Development Team, Donor Pipeline, Organization Structure, Strategy, Systems, Teamwork | Donor-Centered, Events, Fundraising, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Pipeline Development, Strategic Plans, Structure, Teamwork
It’s not surprising. We are so into ourselves that we forget what fundraising all is about. We are so regimented in our thinking that we lose sight of donors. What am I talking about? The pervasive need that non-profits have to turn a fundraising strategy into a...
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 Guest Contributor | Oct 20, 2021 | Culture Change, Fundraising, Systems | and Inclusion, Non-Profits
Collecting Courage, a collection of stories from Black fundraisers in the U.S. and Canada, is a gift to the non-profit sector, sharing experiences that are frequently unheard. We invited the editors of Collecting Courage to share this blog and speak to the power we...