Donor retention is THE thing
It’s not as though donor retention is a new concept. The who’s who of the fundraising world have been beating that drum hard for several… Read More »Donor retention is THE thing
Giving ourselves the gift of self-care
This past weekend, my husband and I stepped away from the rat race of our lives for a 48-hour respite with dear friends from Chicago.… Read More »Giving ourselves the gift of self-care
Generosity in quotes: Glennon Melton
“Questions are like gifts — it’s the thought behind them that the receiver really FEELS. We have to know the receiver to give the right… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Glennon Melton
Ask not what a consultant can do for you , but you can do for yourself.
The caller made quick work of introductory comments and then cut to the chase. “We’d like to do more with major gifts. Can you help… Read More »Ask not what a consultant can do for you , but you can do for yourself.
Finder/keeper beats loser/weeper, every time.
It’s been six month since I last wrote a check to a ministry organization that my husband and I had supported faithfully for more than… Read More »Finder/keeper beats loser/weeper, every time.
Generosity in quotes: David Brooks
“We have a tendency, especially in an achievement-oriented culture, to want to solve problems and repair brokenness — to propose, plan, fix, interpret, explain and… Read More »Generosity in quotes: David Brooks
Money talks. Are you listening?
I heard about a ministry that was engaged in an ambitious planning process. Consultants had been hired and staff positions created. Advisory, implementation, and discernment… Read More »Money talks. Are you listening?
12 times the generosity, 12 times the gratitude
My spiel in support of monthly giving is well honed, but new ideas are always welcome. So when the Chronicle of Philanthropy advertised a webinar… Read More »12 times the generosity, 12 times the gratitude
Generosity in quotes: Martin Luther
“Possessions belong in your hands, not in your heart.” Martin Luther, a seminal figure in the Protestant reformation movement of the 16th century
Many hands make for great governance
My big project this week is crafting the script for an upcoming In Trust webinar titled “Maximizing the Power of Shared Governance in a Time… Read More »Many hands make for great governance