What a gift we have in friendship
This past weekend, my husband and I caught a few hours in Washington, D.C. with long-time friends from Chicago. When we stopped for dinner, the… Read More »What a gift we have in friendship
Generosity in quotes: James Hudnut-Beumler
“The people of God know that they have things money cannot buy; they know they are rich in things of the soul. The job of… Read More »Generosity in quotes: James Hudnut-Beumler
Do you know generosity when you see it?
Generosity is on my mind as I prep for an upcoming conference presentation. In the midst of my pondering, it has occurred to me that… Read More »Do you know generosity when you see it?
Stories are a fundraiser’s best friend
Fundraisers have gone gaga over stories and for good reason. Storytelling is integral to every phase of fundraising, from making the case for support, to… Read More »Stories are a fundraiser’s best friend
Generosity in quotes: Valerie Bell
“When our hearts are broken, our challenges beyond us, the mountains too steep and the valleys too dark, sometimes all it takes is a touch,… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Valerie Bell
My one word plan for year-end fundraising success
With the calendar year-end barreling down on us, fundraising gurus are out in force with advice for making the most of the giving season. In… Read More »My one word plan for year-end fundraising success
Back to blogging and how about that ice bucket challenge?
My break from blogging has stretched on longer than I anticipated when I stepped away from Generous Matters back in mid-August. I blame busyness for… Read More »Back to blogging and how about that ice bucket challenge?
Taking a break from blogging
As I adjust to expanded responsibilities with Messiah College’s Master of Arts in Higher Education, I am taking a six-week break from blogging. While I’m… Read More »Taking a break from blogging
Generosity in quotes: Leo Buscaglia
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Leo Buscaglia
Leadership advice worth following
My role with Messiah College’s Master of Arts in Higher Education has expanded recently to half-time, which means I’m thinking a lot these days about… Read More »Leadership advice worth following