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Beyond Auld Lang Syne

May 25, 2026

History isn’t just a nostalgic stroll down memory lane. Nor is it a slavish attachment to the way things were. As HBR authors John Seaman… Read More »Beyond Auld Lang Syne

Fiduciary work isn’t part-time

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

If what board chairs and executive leaders tell me is true (and I believe it is), aside from the executive committee and perhaps the finance… Read More »Fiduciary work isn’t part-time

My name is Rebekah Basinger, and I created Generous Matters as a space in which to think out loud about professional and personal topics that matter most to me. On most days, that's fundraising, board governance, leadership, and generosity in all its forms.

It’s been a while since I’ve added anything new, and one of these days I’ll return to regular blogging. Until then, I hope you’ll find the archived posts to still be relevant. Quoting the author of Ecclesiastes, there’s nothing new under the sun. Wisdom ages well.