Best Laura Ahern Podcasts (2026)

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19: This Is Your Year to Stop Healing and Start Being | The Energy Linguist 33:03

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23h ago33:03

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What if you don't need to heal anymore, because you were never broken? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to disrupt the addiction to chronic healing and victim consciousness. You are not the one who needs to transform—you ARE the transformation. Your challenges are here to awaken you, and the lens through which …

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18: You Are the Key to Your Liberation | The Energy Linguist 24:23

8d ago24:23

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What if the pain you carry from your past is actually proof that you're no longer resonant with it? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to reveal the one truth that can liberate you from suffering, shame, and cycles: unconditional self-love. Laura shares her own awakening after being widowed at 29, and the moment …

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17: Feel It All to Free It All | The Energy Linguist 50:13

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What if the emotions you’re resisting are the very key to your liberation? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura welcomes back spiritual trainer Ashley “Pearl” Pearlman for a conversation about emotional congestion, stuck patterns, and the invitation to clear the path within. They explore why emotional suppression leads to spiritual stagnat…

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16: You Arrived Here Whole | The Energy Linguist 25:24

22d ago25:24

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What if the chronic pain, the repeating patterns, the financial struggles, the relationship cycles, all stem from the same source? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to unveil the true cause of chronic discomfort—emotional, spiritual, and physical. You arrived on this planet whole, vibrating in your unique essenc…

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15: Manifestation Starts in the Heart (Not on a Vision Board) | The Energy Linguist 26:22

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What if everything you've been told about manifestation is backwards? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to reveal why positive thinking, visualization, and vision boards alone will never create lasting change. Manifestation begins far deeper than the mind. It's in your heart's electromagnetic field, in your emot…

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14: You Were Chosen for This | The Energy Linguist 23:46

1M ago23:46

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What if the very thing keeping you stuck is your avoidance of what's rising to be released? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance about how to anchor your awakening into physical reality. While it's natural to lean into Spirit during this collective shift, Spirit won't do the work for you. True transformation requir…

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Diana Frazier: What Makes Great Fundraisers Great at Year-End 35:16

1M ago35:16

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In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels welcomes Diana Frazier, Veritus Group’s senior client experience leader with more than 40 years of fundraising experience, for an essential conversation about winning the final stretch of the year. Diana has coached over 300 mid-level and major gift officers during her 12 years at V…

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13: What Awaits You in the Stillness | The Energy Linguist 34:31

1M ago34:31

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What if the stillness you're avoiding is exactly where your healing lives? In this special episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura welcomes her first guest, yoga teacher Ashley "Pearl" Pearlman, for a sacred conversation about the most overlooked aspect of spiritual work: integration. Together, they explore why we overstimulate ourselves to avoid wha…

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12: This Isn't What You Think It Is | The Energy Linguist 33:21

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What if the thing you’ve been fighting... is no longer what it used to be? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to illuminate the disorienting moment we’re in as a collective and as individuals. The terrain of consciousness has shifted. Old wounds, coping mechanisms, and patterns no longer respond the way they once…

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11: The New World is Calling You Forward | The Energy Linguist 29:01

2M ago29:01

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If you feel like you’re losing people you love because you’re changing, or if the world no longer makes sense the way it used to, this transmission is for you. In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance about where we are in the greatest consciousness expansion known to humanity: the shift from the old 3D paradigm into t…

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10: Rewrite the Story Within | The Energy Linguist 30:03

2M ago30:03

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What if the way you’ve been interpreting your experiences is what’s keeping you in pain, not the experiences themselves? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to help you remember the power you hold to rewrite the narrative. Your reality is not created through thought alone, but through the emotions you feel and the…

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9: Empaths, You’re Not Here to Save Them | The Energy Linguist 30:19

2M ago30:19

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If you feel others' pain as deeply as your own and often find yourself trying to fix what isn't yours to heal, this message is for you. In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to speak directly to the empaths: the ones who feel deeply, love fiercely, and sense what others cannot. She reveals the sacred distinction bet…

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8: The Cost of Self-Preservation | The Energy Linguist 31:39

3M ago31:39

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What do you believe you’re preserving, and at what cost? In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to help us examine the ways we shrink, silence, or shield our truth to stay safe. Whether it’s humor, people pleasing, or pretending to be something we’re not, the price of preservation is often disconnection from our true…

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7: The Unraveling is the Becoming | The Energy Linguist 28:29

3M ago28:29

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Your path back to wholeness begins the moment you release what no longer serves you. In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to illuminate what happens when we try to grow within environments and identities that we’ve outgrown. When we hold on too tightly to what’s familiar, we slow down the sacred unfolding of our tr…

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6: Choose Yourself Now | The Energy Linguist 31:25

3M ago31:25

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If you’ve been standing at a crossroads, feeling the pull to evolve but frozen in the familiar, this episode is your invitation to make a choice. In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to bring a message of sacred urgency. We are living through a massive awakening, and your soul is being asked to decide: will you kee…

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5: Stop Hiding, Start Healing | The Energy Linguist 22:38

3M ago22:38

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If you’ve been shrinking, hiding, or shape-shifting just to be accepted, this message is your wake-up call. In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to illuminate the ways self-rejection creates suffering, and how reclaiming your authentic self is the first step toward true healing. It’s time to stop performing, stop a…

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Marne Fauser: How Authentic Leaders Inspire and Empower Their Teams 36:43

3M ago36:43

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In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff sits down with Marne Fauser, President and CEO of United Way of Central Illinois and a former college basketball coach, to talk about what it really means to lead with authenticity. Marne shares how her coaching background shaped the way she builds and leads teams, why she believes failure is …

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4: Choose Your Sacred Lens | The Energy Linguist 24:33

4M ago24:33

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If you’ve been carrying your story like an anchor instead of a lesson, this message is for you. In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to help you shift the way you interpret your own experience. The lens you’ve been looking through may have been shaped by judgment, shame, and inherited beliefs, but you are not here …

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3: Know Thyself, Love Thyself | The Energy Linguist 25:22

4M ago25:22

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If you’ve been measuring yourself through someone else’s lens, this is your call to come home to the truth of who you are. In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance on the importance of perception, projection, and spiritual self-recognition. This isn’t about getting others to see you — it’s about finally seeing yourself…

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Tom Ahern: Lessons in Fundraising, Love, and the Language of Giving 55:27

4M ago55:27

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In this heartfelt and wisdom-packed episode, Jeff Schreifels sits down with the legendary Tom Ahern, one of the most sought-after experts in donor communications and fundraising copywriting. With decades of experience, six books under his belt, and a career that began in commercial marketing, Tom shares his fascinating journey into the non-profit w…

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2: Your Worth Is Yours to Remember | The Energy Linguist 32:28

4M ago32:28

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If you've been measuring your worth by how others see you, this message is for you. In this episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura channels Divine Guidance to help you reclaim your inherent value and stop outsourcing your enoughness to a world that never taught you how to remember who you are. This is more than a podcast. It’s a living transmission.…

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1: An Invitation Back to Self | The Energy Linguist 29:37

4M ago29:37

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You are not what you’ve been told you are. In this first episode of The Energy Linguist, Laura shares a channeled message from Divine Guidance inviting you to remember your true essence, release the cycles of shame and self-rejection, and awaken the divine light within you. This is more than a podcast. It’s a living transmission. As you listen, you…

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Richard Perry: Building a Smarter Development Team 23:44

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Aligning development teams with the donor pipeline is one of the most important—and often overlooked—keys to sustainable fundraising success. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels sits down with Veritus co-founder Richard Perry to unpack why organizational structure matters so much for fundraising success. They dive int…

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T. Clay Buck: Relationships Are the Strategy 34:45

5M ago34:45

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Fundraising in today’s non-profit world is more challenging—and more rewarding—than ever before. Organizations are facing an unprecedented mix of economic, political, and social pressures, and fundraisers are being asked to navigate it all while keeping their mission moving forward. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels…

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Introducing Energy Linguist: Decode Your Energy, Heal Your Patterns, Awaken Your Path 2:10

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Your soul speaks a language you already understand—are you ready to listen? Welcome to Energy Linguist, where spiritual channel and energy translator Laura Ahern helps awakening souls decode the deeper truth within their experiences. This isn't about fixing yourself—it's about remembering the sacred wholeness you came here with and finally letting …

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Joyce MacDonald: Navigating the Future of Public Media 24:44

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Public media is evolving, and organizations must strengthen donor relationships to secure a sustainable future. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels is joined by Joyce MacDonald, Greater Public president and CEO, for an insightful conversation about the future of public media and how stations can adapt to current chall…

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Jason Lewis: Rethinking Big Philanthropy 43:26

6M ago43:26

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When we talk about philanthropy, we're not just talking about giving—we're talking about power, ethics, and responsibility. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels sits down with author and fundraising strategist Jason Lewis for a provocative conversation about the future of philanthropy and the moral questions surroundin…

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Michael D'Antonio: Building a Brand That Resonates 33:11

6M ago33:11

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Marketing isn’t just about visibility. It’s about clarity, connection, and alignment. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels is joined by Bongo Consulting founder and partner Michael D’Antonio for an insightful conversation about what makes non-profit marketing truly effective. Together, they break down the key elements …

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Laura Lang & Lauren Centrella: Finding Resiliency During Challenging Times 40:37

6M ago40:37

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Resilience isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a necessity for fundraisers navigating today’s uncertainty. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels is joined by Veritus Group Client Experience Leaders Laura Lang and Lauren Centrella for a timely conversation about what it means to lead with empathy, courage, and steadiness in the …

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David Rhode: Navigating Non-Profit Leadership 43:52

7M ago43:52

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At a time of uncertainty and stress, the need for practical guidance in non-profit leadership is crucial. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels is joined by David Rhode, a non-profit consultant and author of Passion Isn't Enough, for a thoughtful discussion about the essential elements needed to be an effective non-prof…

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Adrian Owen Jones: How to Lean into Your Strengths to Become a Better Leader 35:06

7M ago35:06

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Great leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating the kind of space where others feel safe enough to ask the hard questions. In this debut episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels is joined by Adrian Owen Jones, a partner at Success Lab and the CEO and Founder of Lady Jones Consulting, for a vulnerable and e…

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Welcome to the NEW Veritus Group Podcast, Real Talk for Real Fundraisers! 0:48

7M ago0:48

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BIG NEWS! Our podcast is evolving. Welcome to Real Talk for Real Fundraisers. Non-profit work is not easy. It takes heart. It takes courage. And most days, it takes everything you’ve got. Today, more than ever before, it’s important to have a community where you can tell the truth about what this work really demands, without judgment. A space where…

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Building Authentic Relationships 36:33

11M ago36:33

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We all have a desire to connect with others, but we’re often afraid to bring our whole, real, and complete self to our work, which often becomes a liability over time. A lack of authenticity in fundraisers has real, revenue-related consequences for the non-profit. But how do you foster authentic professional relationships, and not just deep, person…

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Your January Checklist 14:34

12M ago14:34

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How was the end of 2024? Did you make it through OK? A lot of fundraisers we work with enter January exhausted from the busy year-end season, which is often filled with last-minute donor meetings, calls, and holiday events. It can be a stressful time. While we highly recommend taking time to rest and recover, there are also important strategies you…

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Three High Impact Strategies to Do Before 12/31 19:03

1y ago19:03

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With about a week remaining in the year, most fundraisers feel like they've exhausted their to-do list. They’ve worked their plan, made their last calls, and written their thank-you cards. What happens to their donors now is mostly out of their hands. While that may be true, there are still a few achievable strategies to adopt in your plan so that …

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The State of Relational Fundraising: What We’re Seeing Across the Sector! 29:48

1y ago29:48

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Relational fundraising isn’t just a buzzword, it’s part of the Veritus mission. Whether you’re in mid-level, major gifts, or planned giving, being relationship-focused means that you are prioritizing the long-term relationship with the donor over just getting the money. Ideally, everyone at your organization should see the donor as a vital partner …

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Don't Cut That Budget! 20:23

1y ago20:23

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At Veritus, we’re all about relational fundraising, but too often, we hear about non-profit leaders making random budget cuts that negatively impact this tried-and-true approach. We know that leaders are under a lot financial pressure at their organizations. Tough decisions have to be made when times and budgets are tight. But it’s important for de…

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Are You Made for Management? 28:03

1y ago28:03

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In the non-profit sector, if you aren’t willing to advance into management, there is very little opportunity to grow as a fundraiser, take on new responsibilities, and increase your salary. This is a frustrating reality, because not everyone is right for management. Leadership requires a different skillset and specific perspective, one that’s inter…

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Burnout and Self-Compassion in Fundraising 35:54

1y ago35:54

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More and more, fundraisers are being overworked and underpaid. They’re frequently pulled in different directions and asked to accomplish tasks that don’t fall under their domain – all without a solid support structure. It’s caused many to leave the sector entirely. There is so much important work to do in our world and we need to take care of our p…

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The Art of the Handoff 28:34

1y ago28:34

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It’s not easy to let go of certain donors, but there comes a time in every fundraising cycle when you’ll need to transition a donor relationship to someone else. Whether the donor is moving from mid-level to a major gifts portfolio, or from a higher level of giving back into mid-level or direct response, transitioning them to another colleague is o…

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Let People Do Their Jobs 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

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How many times has your organization pulled you into something that doesn’t directly relate to your job? This kind of scenario is all too common in the non-profit sector, and the results of it are usually negative: fundraisers lose their focus, have less impact, and solicit less giving. What if fundraising leaders and management stopped distracting…

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Preparing for a High-Impact Fall and Year-End Fundraising Season 24:29

1+ y ago24:29

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With summer vacations wrapping up and back-to-school season in full swing, it’s time to start taking a close look at your fundraising plans for the fall and year-end. Are you feeling prepared for the busy months ahead? We know how valuable this time of year is in your fundraising cycle, which is why it’s so important to focus on creating a strong s…

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Re-Release: Using Permission-Based Asking with Your Donors and Securing Meetings 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

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It’s the most intimidating part of fundraising: asking someone for a gift. But that’s not the only thing that fundraisers need to ask for. You’re also requesting meetings, inviting donors to attend events, and asking them to share the personal drivers behind their giving. So, whatever you’re asking for – how do you do it in a way that honors the do…

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Applying The Veritus Way Internationally! 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

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Did you know that Veritus Group is an international consulting agency, with offices in the UK & Europe (in addition to our US & Canada team)? We often get questions about how The Veritus Way works in different cultural settings, so we wanted to spend some time sharing about our work with international clients and highlighting what’s been working we…

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Special Episode: Live from the AADO Conference 38:55

1+ y ago38:55

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Veritus Group was incredibly honored to be the Presenting Sponsor for the AADO Conference in 2024. AADO (African American Development Officers Network) is a network of more than 3,500 fundraising professionals of color. Their annual conference is the premier event for fundraising, development, and operations professionals of color, and their allies…

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Do You Know the Hidden Potential in Your Donor File? 33:31

1+ y ago33:31

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Over the past two decades, our team at Veritus has analyzed hundreds of different non-profits’ data files, and we see the same trends over and over again. While overall revenue may go up year-over-year, many donors give less over time (or go away altogether). But organizations are often unaware this is happening because the loss is covered up by gi…

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Practical Tips for Facilitating a Donor Meeting 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

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As a fundraiser, you play two roles in any donor meeting. First, you’re there to be a partner to your donor, which means you’re seeking to learn more about their passions so you can help to match those with your organization’s programs. And your second role is to act as a facilitator so that everyone is on the same page about the purpose of the mee…

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How Mid-Level and Direct Response Can Partner Together 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

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Building a partnership between mid-level and direct response is crucial to your organization’s success. Yet many organizations are missing out on opportunities to align these groups in a way that will strengthen the donor pipeline. For this episode, we invited special guests Becca Burgess, VP of Client Services at Moore, and Kara Ansotegui, Senior …

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Measuring Metrics That Matter 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

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Many non-profit leaders rely on metrics because it’s easier than sitting down with their frontline fundraisers each week and helping them stay focused and accountable to their strategic plan. But when your fundraising performance metrics are not aligned with building meaningful relationships with your donors, it can cause a whole host of problems. …

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What to Do When You Inherit a Caseload 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

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Many fundraisers aren’t starting their caseloads from scratch – they’re inheriting a donor caseload that was previously managed by someone else. Whether you’re a new hire, or you’re moving into a new role within the same organization and taking on a new caseload, this transition can be complicated. How do you introduce yourself to these donors who …