Generosity in quotes: Olivia Whitener
“Being a member of a church comes with many expectations. But so does being a Christian. A theological belief in salvation through grace alone roots… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Olivia Whitener
Millennials
Fundraising Myth #3: Opportunities to volunteer are a guaranteed Millennial magnet
This past weekend was one of my favorites of the year as the Anabaptist community here in my neck of the woods gathered for the… Read More »Fundraising Myth #3: Opportunities to volunteer are a guaranteed Millennial magnet
Riding the Millennial wave to generous hearts
Boomers continue to dominate the nonprofit sector at every level – on staffs, in boardrooms, and as donors and volunteers. But not for long. There’s… Read More »Riding the Millennial wave to generous hearts
GenXers or Gray Hairs, which will it be?
This week’s Chronicle of Philanthropy sent fundraisers scurrying every which direction. A front-page headline trumpeted the importance of “tomorrow’s donors.” A few pages back, readers… Read More »GenXers or Gray Hairs, which will it be?
Proud mama keep on bragging
Whenever two or more parents of young adult children gather, there’s sure to be bragging in their midst. A great promotion, super cute baby, new… Read More »Proud mama keep on bragging
Tips for turning your organization into a Millennial magnet
“Something that helps me is having the ability to do online donations. . . My mom thinks I’m crazy, but I don’t do business with… Read More »Tips for turning your organization into a Millennial magnet
Debtors don’t donors make, unless . . .
It’s commencement season on college and university campuses across America. That wonderful time of year when starry-eyed graduates march into life to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance, diplomas in hand, dreams in their hearts, and a dark cloud of debt over their heads.
Sorry for raining on the graduation parade with my mention of school loans. But with the average debt of today’s college seniors speeding toward $30,000 ($40,000 at private colleges), we need to do more than hand out umbrellas. It’s time to talk honestly about debt.Read More »Debtors don’t donors make, unless . . .