Generosity in quotes
“With a faith rooted in hope rather than fear, Christians are called to believe in and act on something unseen. There is peace in the… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Generosity in quotes
“It’s Advent, which means ‘coming.’ Oh, we can look at our calendars and know just how many days we have until Christmas. We know when… Read More »Generosity in quotes
When money can’t buy comfort, there’s prayer
When tragedy strikes, we Americans are quick to show we care through our giving. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, for example, concerned folks… Read More »When money can’t buy comfort, there’s prayer
A better than crystal ball look at fundraising’s future
For visual learners, the infographic below is just the ticket — assuming you’re interested in what’s ahead in fundraising worldwide. It illustrates some of the… Read More »A better than crystal ball look at fundraising’s future
Generosity in quotes
” . . . before there was original sin, there was original blessing. And that blessing, aided and abetted by the living Spirit of God,… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Maximizing the distance between all and nothing
In a post here at Generous Matters, I confessed my frustration with either/or thinking by nonprofit boards, CEOs, and development staff. You know, the willingness… Read More »Maximizing the distance between all and nothing
It’s seldom one or the other, but it could be
Either/or thinking drives me crazy, which helps explain my frequent dissents into madness (professionally speaking). Almost weekly, an exhausted executive director, overwhelmed development staffer, or… Read More »It’s seldom one or the other, but it could be
Generosity in quotes
“Christians trust that something is coming that is not yet fully here: redemption, fulfillment, wholeness, peace and the world as God intends it. . .… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Re-gifting abundance
America’s nonprofits are in full ask mode as the clock runs down on 2012, and everyone, it seems, is feeling a little shaky. Nonstop talk… Read More »Re-gifting abundance
On day one, make it about the board
These days, a honeymoon period for newly minted nonprofit CEOs is little more than a pipe-dream. From day one, it’s problem after problem. Every closet… Read More »On day one, make it about the board