Tax day and the sacred
In honor of tax day in the United States, I’ve reached into the Generous Matters archives and pulled out an article with an IRS theme… Read More »Tax day and the sacred
Breaking ranks with consensus thinking about consensus
Many a boardroom discussion is prolonged in hope of achieving unanimity on an important decision. And nonprofit CEOs and board chairs are often chosen and… Read More »Breaking ranks with consensus thinking about consensus
Generosity in quotes: Brené Brown
“Until we can receive with an open heart, we are never really giving with an open heart. When we attach judgment to receiving help, we… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Brené Brown
If you want to be appreciated, act like it.
You’ve likely heard it said that Millennials crave appreciation and without it, they struggle in the work place. But truth be told, that pretty much… Read More »If you want to be appreciated, act like it.
Generosity in quotes: Jeff Goins
“The question of legacy isn’t a matter of if you live long enough or when you retire; it’s a matter of what you will do… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Jeff Goins
Don’t let informed attributes inform your fundraising
I recently ran across the phrase “informed attribute,” which I’ve learned involves saying something is X, but without showing it to be so. We bump… Read More »Don’t let informed attributes inform your fundraising
When raising funds, mind the empathy gap
As development staff faced with a June 30 fiscal year-end prepare for the last quarter rush toward their fundraising goals, questions about how best to… Read More »When raising funds, mind the empathy gap
Generosity in quotes: David Lose
“There are times when our lives feel caught in an endless winter and we wonder if the spring of healing, hope, and renewal will ever… Read More »Generosity in quotes: David Lose
Generosity in action: Helping people one scarf at a time
She’s only been knitting since October, but for Ponca, NE, elementary school student Mackenzie Schram, her new-found hobby has become a passion. In just under… Read More »Generosity in action: Helping people one scarf at a time
Three reasons to acknowledge bequest donors during their lifetimes
We recently received notice from a donor couple through our denomination’s foundation that the ministry is named in their will. How do we thank the… Read More »Three reasons to acknowledge bequest donors during their lifetimes