When saying thank you, remember why
Most of us learned everything we need to know about saying thank you while still in kindergarten. Yet a lot of nonprofit folks, including those… Read More »When saying thank you, remember why
Generosity in quotes: Marjorie Pay Hinckley
“Thank you’ is a wonderful phrase. Use it. It will add stature to your soul.” Marjorie Pay Hinckley, author of Small and Simple Things… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Marjorie Pay Hinckley
Church attendance, generosity, and fundraising as ministry
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
Generosity in quotes: Les Brown
“In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.” Les Brown, American motivational speaker,… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Les Brown
This summer, vanquish the bully within
With Memorial Day behind for folks in the United States and good-bye to May everywhere, it’s all hands on deck for nonprofits racing toward a… Read More »This summer, vanquish the bully within
Generosity in quotes: James Joyce
“While you have a thing it can be taken from you…but when you give it, you have given it. No robber can take it from… Read More »Generosity in quotes: James Joyce
Good board hunting
Topping the list of frequently asked board-related questions that come my way is how to fill empty board seats with quality recruits. With nonprofits proliferating… Read More »Good board hunting
Generosity in quotes: Delonte Gholston
“To our downfall, we ignore the voices of the prophets that point to the corruption, bribery, and greed of a people whose faith and appetites… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Delonte Gholston
Beware “iceberg beliefs” that can sink your organization
“Ours has always been a hand-to-mouth existence,” the seminary president commented with a shrug and a sheepish smile. “I can’t imagine that thriving is in… Read More »Beware “iceberg beliefs” that can sink your organization
Generosity in quotes: Alexandra Kuykendall
“It’s [the] small moments where the choice lies. Right in between the beautiful and the boring. These small moments determine how we want to view,… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Alexandra Kuykendall