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
Generosity in quotes
“Gratitude is about remembering. If there is a crisis of gratitude in contemporary life as some have claimed, it is because we are collectively forgetful.… Read More »Generosity in quotes
If you ain’t got money, honey . . .
Even the most crass of nonprofit CEOs doesn’t come right out and tell the board it only matters for the money. However, when networks go… Read More »If you ain’t got money, honey . . .
New leader, you thought the board wanted what?
Nonprofit boards are prone to seek a change-agent as their next CEO. You know, a visionary who can inspire the masses and kick a few… Read More »New leader, you thought the board wanted what?
Generosity in quotes
“I learned what I must have forgotten somewhere in my busy, well-planned, and very ‘useful’ life. I learned that everything that is, is freely given… Read More »Generosity in quotes
The sweet taste of gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving, dear readers. In the spirit of the day, I pass along the following timely word from Chick Lane, director of the Center for… Read More »The sweet taste of gratitude
In all thy (governance) ways, pray
When approached about serving on the board of a ministry organization, it’s pro forma that prospective members are asked to commit the invitation to prayer.… Read More »In all thy (governance) ways, pray
10 time-proven laws of fundraising
While cleaning out a file cabinet that hasn’t been touched for several years, I came across “The Ten Immutable Laws of the (Fundraising) Universe,” dated… Read More »10 time-proven laws of fundraising
End of the week leftovers
Here’s a bunch of Generous Matters-worthy reads about which I would have commented this past week, had I had time. It’s that time of year.… Read More »End of the week leftovers