4 Unconventional Ways to be a Successful Major-Gifts Fundraiser
My business partner and good friend, Richard Perry, has this sign he put up in his office that says, "Preserve Self." I love it because it's a constant reminder to first take care of you. If you do that well you can be present to others in a much more meaningful way. When you don't take care of yourself, you get off balance and lose your way.
I know, because I blow these four things a lot … and I get out of sorts. But when I can practice these four things every day, I'm much more available to others.
This is not a religious thing. It's not some woo-woo stuff either. It's a solid, practical way to relieve stress, re-charge your batteries and help you be present to other people. And as a major-gifts fundraiser, don't you need that?
Preserve self.
Jeff
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Jeff Schreifels is the principal owner of Veritus Group — an agency that partners with nonprofits to create, build and manage mid-level fundraising, major gifts and planned giving programs. In his 32-plus year career, Jeff has worked with hundreds of nonprofits, helping to raise more than $400 million in revenue.
