Generosity in quotes: Thomas H. Lake
“There is a big difference between being rich and giving some money away—and being a good steward willing to share your assets. When you share… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Thomas H. Lake
Planning for fundraising success on the count of 3
If you’re an über–planner – someone who gets her jollies from churning out lengthy tomes complete with color coded charts and detailed strategies that go… Read More »Planning for fundraising success on the count of 3
Make faithfulness and results the choice. Please.
“Aim for faithfulness rather than results!” If this headline from a recent issue of the Focus on Nonprofit Accountability newsletter strikes you as an odd opposition… Read More »Make faithfulness and results the choice. Please.
Generosity in quotes: Perry Engle
“True community is the recognition that every human face is the face of a neighbor. It’s making the effort to see each person as having… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Perry Engle
Happy (fiscal) New Year, really
To fundraisers working for organizations with a July 1 to June 30 fiscal year, I know your pain. Forget what T.S. Eliot said about April.… Read More »Happy (fiscal) New Year, really
Rules of engagement for board and staff
The worry in the president’s voice was palpable as he described his board’s move to a committee structure. Having grown from 8 to 11 members,… Read More »Rules of engagement for board and staff
Generosity in quotes: Parker Palmer
“The true law of life is that we generate more of whatever seems scarce by trusting its supply and passing it around. Authentic abundance does… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Parker Palmer
Changing boats, patching leaks, and fundraising
“Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching… Read More »Changing boats, patching leaks, and fundraising
Generosity in quotes: Binta Niambi Brown
“I do not have all of the answers, but what I know is this – a society devoid of love, devoid of compassion, will always… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Binta Niambi Brown
Leadership tips from proven leaders (all of whom are women)
My work with nonprofit board members, CEOs, and other senior staff makes leadership a top-of-mind topic for me. So when an article titled “10 Women… Read More »Leadership tips from proven leaders (all of whom are women)