Tipperary, the long walk, and fundraising
“The leadership pool has never been more shallow,” a recently retired pastor commented as a carload of us hurried to the airport following a seminary… Read More »Tipperary, the long walk, and fundraising
Generosity in quotes: Elle Johanna Basinger
Elle Johanna Basinger, daughter of Adam (the above-mentioned Daddy) and Wendy Basinger and adored granddaughter of Randy and Rebekah Basinger, in a note found in… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Elle Johanna Basinger
Board member, how about giving fundraising a try?
I don’t want to be one of those people who assumes that every member of every board is cut out for fundraising. And slap me… Read More »Board member, how about giving fundraising a try?
Generosity in quotes: Walter Brueggemann
” . . . life does not consist in frantic production and consumption that reduces everyone else to threat and competitor. . . The odd… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Walter Brueggemann
Follow the love lines to the gift
A fundraising colleague told me about her work with a major donor prospect over a period of more than six months. She had focused the… Read More »Follow the love lines to the gift
Generosity in quotes: Amanda J. Garcia
“As a gardener tends young plants to yield a great crop, and a parent teaches a child to generously give to others, so leaders might… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Amanda J. Garcia
Singing abundance in the key of D major
When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, See… Read More »Singing abundance in the key of D major
Generosity in quotes: Peter, Paul, and Mary
How will you ever know what might be found Until you let the walls come tumbling down, If there’s any hope for love at all… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Peter, Paul, and Mary
Yes, there is a “u” in fundraising, but it’s not about you.
Fundraisers are a passionate lot and with that passion comes strong opinions on various and sundry topics. However, there’s a time to speak up for… Read More »Yes, there is a “u” in fundraising, but it’s not about you.
Generosity in quotes: JB Miller
“The best gifts are those given when we expect nothing in return — giving not driven by obligation but by love and generosity. The benefits… Read More »Generosity in quotes: JB Miller