Give it all, give it now.
In her wonderful book The Writing Life, Annie Dillard offers would-be authors the following advice: One of the things I know about writing is this:… Read More »Give it all, give it now.
Generosity in quotes: Daphne Hollinger Fowler
“I see and understand poverty as not simply a lack of things. (Which of course then implies that our response is not as simple as… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Daphne Hollinger Fowler
When we fail to plan, we plan to fail.
In today’s mail, I received a frantic letter from a ministry where just a year ago, the board was patting itself on the back about… Read More »When we fail to plan, we plan to fail.
Surviving the emotional ups and downs of fundraising
“Our emotional lives move up and down constantly. Sometimes we experience great mood swings: from excitement to depression, from joy to sorrow, from inner harmony… Read More »Surviving the emotional ups and downs of fundraising
Generosity in quotes: Michael Gerson
“Parenthood offers many lessons in patience and sacrifice. But ultimately, it is a lesson in humility. The very best thing about your life is a… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Michael Gerson
7 mid-August projects for more productive fundraising come fall
August is pretty much a dead zone in the annual fundraising cycle, particularly when it comes to connecting with donors. Which makes this the ideal… Read More »7 mid-August projects for more productive fundraising come fall
Reminders that generous matters found in Lucketts, Lancaster, and the Basinger garage
This past Saturday was a rare day, jam-packed from morning ’til night with reminders that generous matters. Or maybe it wasn’t really that rare, but… Read More »Reminders that generous matters found in Lucketts, Lancaster, and the Basinger garage
Generosity in quotes: Rabbi Tarfon
“It is not your responsibility to finish the work [of perfecting the world], but you are not free to desist from it either.” Rabbi Tarfon,… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Rabbi Tarfon
GenXers or Gray Hairs, which will it be?
This week’s Chronicle of Philanthropy sent fundraisers scurrying every which direction. A front-page headline trumpeted the importance of “tomorrow’s donors.” A few pages back, readers… Read More »GenXers or Gray Hairs, which will it be?
Confessing my love/hate relationship with wealth screening
After years of encouraging clients to give it a whirl, I’ve developed a love/hate relationship with wealth screening — the much-lauded tool for uncovering major… Read More »Confessing my love/hate relationship with wealth screening