Generosity in quotes: Wendell Berry
VII I know I am getting old and I say so, but I don’t think of myself as an old man. I think of myself… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Wendell Berry
Generosity in quotes: Natalie Sleeth
In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; In cocoons, a hidden promise; butterflies will soon be free. In the… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Natalie Sleeth
If God loves a cheerful giver, shouldn’t we?
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?
Generosity in quotes: Anne Frank
“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
In any language, generosity matters.
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.
Have you heard the one about the CEO and fundraising?
“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?
Generosity in quotes: C. S. Lewis
“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
10 habits at the heart of exemplary board governance
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
To be a difference maker, volunteer for the board development committee.
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.
Generosity in quotes: Fred Rogers
“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