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...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 19, 2017 | Infrastructure, Major Donors, Seth Godin, Systems | Impact, Storytelling
#5 in a series: Donors As Mission Viewing your donors as part of your mission is a radical departure from how your non-profit is acting today. All you have to do is look at your overall budget and figure out how much you are actually spending on your donors compared...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 4, 2016 | Admin support, Back Office, Data Processing, Donor Care, Offer Development, Receipting, Research, support, Systems | Hiring, Impact, Major Gifts, Management, Non-Profits, Overworked, Teamwork, Uncategorized
One of our blog readers recently commented that many speakers, consultants and category experts write and speak a great deal about the “donor-facing” side of major gifts, but hardly anyone talks about the back end. Good point. Without a fully functional and...