Seven Ways MGOs Can Avoid Burnout
I talk to many major gift officers, development professionals and non-profit executives every week. Perhaps it’s the time of year, or the stage in their careers, but I’m hearing from a large portion...
View ArticleDON’T Thank Your Donors Today
I didn’t really mean that. You should thank your donors every day. I did, however, want to get your attention to tell you that you have more people to show gratitude toward than just your donors. Who...
View ArticleYou Can’t Do It All
On occasion we like to send out a survey to you, our blog readers, to get a pulse on what you are working on or what concerns you right now. In a recent survey, it amazed us how many responses we...
View ArticleGiving Thanks
I love Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday. Besides all the great food and football, for me it is an amazing blessing to have one day where we talk with family and friends about what we are...
View ArticleDON’T Thank Your Donors Today
Richard and I really believe that an MGO will only be effective if he shows gratitude not just toward his donors, but also to all who help support that MGO. The post DON’T Thank Your Donors Today...
View ArticleExpress Gratitude – Daily
I find it difficult to focus on the positive things people do. Jeff and my wife both tell me regularly that I am too problem-oriented. So I have committed myself to seek and find the best in others, to...
View ArticleThanking Donors Appropriately
The first step in creating value for a donor is thanking beyond a donor’s expectations. The post Thanking Donors Appropriately appeared first on Veritus Group.
View Article“GivingTuesday” is a Waste of Your Time
While the intention of “GivingTuesday” is noble, the practical application of it is diverting the attention of many non-profits away from developing relationships with donors. The post “GivingTuesday”...
View ArticleWho Has Loved You Into Being?
Who has loved you into being? Take a minute today to think about them and be grateful for how they helped you be who you are today. The post Who Has Loved You Into Being? appeared first on Veritus Group.
View ArticleThank you!
Thank you for all your good work, for persevering through a very difficult time, and for allowing donors to find joy and hope in the middle of a crisis. The post Thank you! appeared first on Veritus...
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