There’s a lot about the responsible giving movement that I’m ready to applaud. For example, I’m all for encouraging donors to ask questions about the… Read More »If God loves a cheerful giver, shouldn’t we?
“How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment; we can start now, start slowly changing the world.” Anne Frank in the Diary… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Anne Frank
Nothing I write today can be a more powerful reminder that generosity matters than this beautiful commercial from a Thai life insurance company. To date… Read More »In any language, generosity matters.
“Can a nonprofit succeed at raising money without the CEO’s involvement?” So asked a beleaguered development officer in a one-person fundraising shop with multi-staff-sized goals.… Read More »Have you heard the one about the CEO and fundraising?
“I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than… Read More »Generosity in quotes: C. S. Lewis
In a recent article, I pointed board members who fancy themselves as difference makers in the direction of the board development committee. My reasoning? No… Read More »10 habits at the heart of exemplary board governance
The finance committee is frequently the seat of power within a board. You know, they that control the gold, rule. And board members clamor for… Read More »To be a difference maker, volunteer for the board development committee.
“I don’t think anyone can grow unless he’s loved exactly as he is now, appreciated for what he is rather than what he will be.”… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Fred Rogers
The April 16 issue of Christian Century magazine reported that the Alban Institute, a resource to mainline Protestant and other congregations for more than four… Read More »Four lessons for nonprofit boards from the Alban Institute’s obituary
“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” Meister Eckhart (Eckhart von Hochheim O.P), 13th century theologian and mystic