I am excited and honored to welcome Jeff Schreifels to this episode of Lead with Heart. Jeff is the principal and owner of Veritus Group - a global consulting agency specializing in major gifts and mid-level fundraising strategy. He is a pioneer of relationship-centered fundraising, and under his leadership, Veritus has helped increase mid and major gift revenue and decrease donor value attrition for hundreds of nonprofits worldwide.

We’re exploring the Veritus way of mid and major gifts fundraising, creating a culture of philanthropy within nonprofit organizations, integrating donors into your mission, and so much more.

In this episode:

• [02:36] The Veritus Group’s origin and focus on mid and major gifts
• [11:10] The difference between major and mid-level gifts
• [14:45] Key characteristics of a successful major gifts officer
• [19:11] Building a culture of philanthropy within an organization
• [31:51] Integrating donors into the mission beyond asking for money
• [36:19]  Indicators that an organization truly values its employees
• [39:32] Building relationships with major gifts officers and major donors as a leader

RESOURCES

Resources from the Veritus Group: https://veritusgroup.com/resources/

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Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
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