When asked what boards of faith-based nonprofits should be doing in these tough economic times, I respond: What you should have been doing all along. In… Read More »Advice to boards: In bad economic times, keep on doing the same good things
This past Saturday (April 2) marked the opening of trout season in south central Pennsylvania — the neck of the Commonwealth that I call home. The sight of usually sensible folks standing waste-deep… Read More »On fishing and fundraising
For some congregations, giving is on the rebound: That’s what the editorial team behind Third Annual State of the Plate Survey have discovered. Forty-three percent of the 1,507… Read More »Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
Jay Blossom, editor of In Trust magazine and the In Trust blog, offers a humorous post about bad donor behavior. Check it out. And while… Read More »Vying for the title of worst donor ever
In yesterday’s post I noted that giving is a lousy wealth building strategy, but if it’s joy you’re after, generosity is THE way to go. My… Read More »Twitter co-founder touts the compound interest in altruism
It’s become a rite of tax season at our house. My husband wraps up his prep work with the benediction, “If we didn’t give so… Read More »Giving is a lousy wealth buiding strategy
I’m known for urging leaders in faith-based nonprofits to grab hold of the promise of God’s amazing abundance. I encourage folks to tune out messages… Read More »Let’s talk about crunch time for nonprofits
The following short posts highlight topics that captured my attention during the week just past. Americans have donated more than $105 million to relief and recovery efforts in… Read More »Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
On first read, the phrase “murder board” is a jolt to pacifist sensibilities. But not to fear. It’s excess ideas, not the folks who dream… Read More »Even good ideas may have to die
This week’s Christian Century reports on trouble brewing in St. Louis among Cardinals fans who also are evangelical Christians. Some, including a Presbyterian pastor turned… Read More »What would John Wesley tell Albert Pujols to do?