Generosity in quotes: Albert Einstein
“Most of us have plenty (by a lot of standards). Not having enough, by itself, isn’t what’s making us unhappy. It’s having enough and not… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Albert Einstein
In lieu of New Years resolutions or three words for the year, a Psalm for 2018
A half-decade or so ago, I swapped out three words for the usual (and useless) annual exercise in futility known as resolution making. No more… Read More »In lieu of New Years resolutions or three words for the year, a Psalm for 2018
Generosity in quotes: Jason McNeal
“Regardless of your circumstances, position, and station today, 2018 is a blank canvas waiting for you to create your picture. I hope each of us… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Jason McNeal
This one thing for fundraising success in 2018: say thank you
SAY THANK YOU. For much of November and December, I filled your blog box with reminders of “one more thing for year-end fundraising success.” If… Read More »This one thing for fundraising success in 2018: say thank you
Generosity in quotes: Christopher Gehrz and Mark Pattie
“In a lonely society, to listen is to love. And in a polarized society, to listen is to offer a winsome witness. . . There… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Christopher Gehrz and Mark Pattie
This one thing for year-end fundraising success: make it easy
MAKE IT EASY. One of the oddities of the nonprofit world is that so many organizations make giving so hard for donors to do. Within… Read More »This one thing for year-end fundraising success: make it easy
Generosity in quotes: Juli Fraga
“While the idea of offering loved one the gift of our time may pale in comparison to giving them a lavish present, recent empathy research… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Juli Fraga
This one thing for year-end fundraising success: focus
FOCUS. During this jolly, holly time of year, staying the course isn’t easy. Distractions lurk around every corner. The siren call of one more good… Read More »This one thing for year-end fundraising success: focus
Generosity in quotes: Sarah Renfro
“Using one’s voice to lift laments and praise is pastoral. Using one’s voice to speak truth to power, call out injustice, and advocate for the… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Sarah Renfro
This one thing for year-end fundraising success: trust
TRUST. All the hoop-la and hand-wringing that comes with the “gold rush” at year-end can knock the trust out of even the most faithful… Read More »This one thing for year-end fundraising success: trust