Generosity in quotes: James Alison
“The word if is the entry to privation, not abundance. . . When we perceive that abundance is no longer driven by scarcity, fear, and… Read More »Generosity in quotes: James Alison
When your board comes to a fork in the road . . .
My work this week is with a theological school board in the midst of a presidential transition – board members standing at one of those Robert Frost moments. You know the drill. Two roads in front of them. One familiar and comfortable. The other, less traveled by peer institutions.Read More »When your board comes to a fork in the road . . .
A ministry response to the challenges of nonprofit fundraising
News flash. The morale of nonprofit fundraisers in America is rock-bottom low, and for good reason. The majority of development folks toil in settings where… Read More »A ministry response to the challenges of nonprofit fundraising
Generosity in quotes: Ronald Nikkel
“I feel powerless to do much about the big picture of injustice, gross inequality, and heartlessness of the economic system in which I live, but… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Ronald Nikkel
What if the board truly believed God owns the organization?
It’s been ten years and counting since the board of which I am the current chair opted for Policy Governance. And still the identity of… Read More »What if the board truly believed God owns the organization?
Don’t let your church be a casualty in the offering wars
Move over worship wars. There’s a new battle brewing in North America’s churches, this one focused on the Sunday morning offering. Fewer of the faithful… Read More »Don’t let your church be a casualty in the offering wars
Generosity in quotes
“It seems to me that compassion asks what a person feels or needs…. and condescension assumes. (Stuff like: You are a mess and I can… Read More »Generosity in quotes
What part of thank you don’t you understand?
Maybe it was just me, but the just completed end-of-year “gold rush” seemed unusually vociferous, what with the addition of emails, texts, and tweets to… Read More »What part of thank you don’t you understand?
Reflections from a generous giver on asking, thanking, and growing donors’ hearts
The following reflections on money, faith, and fundraising as ministry come from Don Meyer, a Buffalo, NY businessman whose generosity is well-known in Christian circles.… Read More »Reflections from a generous giver on asking, thanking, and growing donors’ hearts
Geneoristy in quotes
“I’ve often heard it said — and I believe — that living for Christ is all or nothing. I think sometimes we perceive ‘all’ as… Read More »Geneoristy in quotes