by Karen Kendrick | May 15, 2024 | Time Management | Focus, Overworked, Performance, Prioritizing, Self-care, Stress
What does it mean, as a fundraiser, to be productive? Do you hear yourself saying, “I had a great day today – I got so many things done!” It’s so easy to be engulfed by our hustle culture where busyness is a sign of success. Notice how the badge of being a good worker...
by Karen Kendrick | Feb 14, 2024 | Organization, Relationship Fundraising, Time Management | Strategic Plans, Structure, The Veritus Way
I am not and will never be a mathematician, but there is power in breaking things down using a little math to make them real. This blog grew out of a conversation I had with my incredible colleague, Erica Morris, who set me straight and also set me free in one...
by Veritus Group | Jul 31, 2023 | Caseload Management, Metrics, Strategic planning, Tasks, Time Management | Caseloads, Metrics, Planning, Prioritizing, Strategic Plans, Structure
Recently, we were talking to a client about how to help their fundraisers stay on track. They know the general idea and direction they should be heading, but when it comes to the day-to-day question of “Where should I be spending my time?” there’s often confusion or a...
by Karen Kendrick | Jan 16, 2023 | Performance, Personal Development, Professional Development, Time Management | Focus, Overworked, Performance, Personal Development, Professional Development, Stress
This is Part One of a two-part blog series. Read Part Two here. You are not a machine. You are human. A human being who is asked to do more with less. With staff shortages, you’re covering for empty seats and yet are still expected to deliver on your goals. These are...
by Jeff Schreifels | Dec 25, 2023 | Planning, Strategy, Time Management | Caseloads, Overworked, The Veritus Way
First off, no. You can’t do it all. You shouldn’t have that kind of ongoing pressure on you as you navigate the demands of being a frontline fundraiser. However, we believe that with proper planning, expectations, and tenacity, you can succeed at managing more than...