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Grant funding doesn’t happen in a vacuum. In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Jeff Schreifels of Veritus Group to unpack why relationships—not just strong proposals—drive funding decisions, donor loyalty, and long-term financial resilience. A must-listen for grant writers navigating today’s shifting funding landscape.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

With over 30 years in the nonprofit sector, Jeff is a pioneer of

relationship-centered fundraising. Under his leadership, since 2009

Veritus has helped increase mid and major gift revenue and decrease

donor value attrition for hundreds of non-profits worldwide that have

adopted the “Veritus Way” of mid and major gifts.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Veritus Groupwww.veritusgroup.com
Check out our Blog!  And our twice-monthly podcast!
Read our book to learn how It's Not JUST About the Money.

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• Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
• Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
• Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship 

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Thanks for listening!

Warmly,

Holly Rustick

Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

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