Generosity in quotes
“What began as well-meaning boundaries has become stinginess. ‘No’s’ were useful in helping me focus on what’s important. But when I began to say ‘no’… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Turning fundraising losses into gains with the help of old friends
This just in from the Association of Fundraising Professionals: 2011 was a tough year for America’s nonprofit community. That’s the word based on an analysis… Read More »Turning fundraising losses into gains with the help of old friends
Counting shared governance chicks as they hatch
As my adventure in online teaching comes to a close, excuse me for clucking like a proud mother hen. In eight short weeks, the “chicks”… Read More »Counting shared governance chicks as they hatch
Generosity in quotes
“The people of Israel . . . were told to worship, not because they felt good, not because their budgets were flush, and not because… Read More »Generosity in quotes
The Music Man syndrome and board member (mis)perceptions
I just returned from a board retreat, and once again, I’m in awe of the ability of board members to NOT see their organization as… Read More »The Music Man syndrome and board member (mis)perceptions
Generosity in quotes
“If you have anything or if I have anything, it’s because it’s been given to us by our Creator. So I have learned to say,… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Alumni/ae engagement and an elephant named Debt
Alumni/ae engagement is the topic du jour in higher education circles. Development staff, desperate to re-connect with grads gone AWOL, fork over big bucks to… Read More »Alumni/ae engagement and an elephant named Debt
It’s about time.
If you can have just one of the following from members of your board or others who care deeply about your organization, which would it… Read More »It’s about time.
Generosity in quotes
“If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn’t help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was as selfish as… Read More »Generosity in quotes
If a Harvard prof thinks trustees are a good idea . . .
It’s six weeks into the eight-week online course I’m teaching in Messiah College’s master’s in higher education program and I’ve yet to convince all 17… Read More »If a Harvard prof thinks trustees are a good idea . . .