Red letter money talk
Recently, I was privileged to lead a Barnabas Foundation webinar on the topic of the pastor’s role in growing generous hearts. Despite my doubt that… Read More »Red letter money talk
Recently, I was privileged to lead a Barnabas Foundation webinar on the topic of the pastor’s role in growing generous hearts. Despite my doubt that… Read More »Red letter money talk
If Giving USA and other such reports are believed, this is the best of times for fundraisers and the good causes for which they work.… Read More »And now for a kick in the ask
We’re months away from declaring a winner in the 2016 U.S. presidential race, but I’m ready to call the loser in this latest run-up to… Read More »Let’s make truth great again
I didn’t expect to bump into fundraising in the pages of Michael Kinsley’s touching, funny book, Old Age: A Beginner’s Guide. But there it was,… Read More »Named gifts, posthumous reputations, and judgment day
When I wrote here about a friend’s rant over a thank you gone wrong, I didn’t anticipate a part two on the theme – at… Read More »When saying thanks, downplay the part about you
The theme of the Harvard Business Review article is networking. However, the quoted comments from reluctant business schmoozers ring familiar to the way fundraising adverse… Read More »You, too, can learn to love fundraising
Charitable giving is on the decline in the Sacramento (CA) region and a reporter for the local paper has traced the problem to its root… Read More »Church attendance, generosity, and fundraising as ministry
“Don’t count out Christians.” This wasn’t advice I expected from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, but there it was in bold face, large font on… Read More »Secular fundraisers told to look to the faithful
Most people think of fundraising as all about the ask. But truth be told, the best gifts come because a fundraiser listened. Don’t get me… Read More »Listening for the gift
Along with compassionate folk worldwide, my heart aches for the people of Nepal in the wake of last week-end’s massive earthquake. News reports and photos… Read More »Just say no to ambulance-chasing fundraising