Finding mojo in a church basement
Way back in 2000, when Thom Jeavons and I first sang the praises of abundance thinking, the scarcity crowd accused us of being Pollyannas. Today,… Read More »Finding mojo in a church basement
Getting boards some respect
It’s humbling for a governance geek like me to confront (again) the brutal truth that board work isn’t much understood or valued by much of… Read More »Getting boards some respect
Generosity in quotes
“I want the last check I write to bounce.” Charles F. Feeney, the 81-year-old founder of the Atlantic Philanthropies, who plans to give away his… Read More »Generosity in quotes
For faith and generosity, it’s déjà vu all over again.
The folks over the Chronicle of Philanthropy have just released a special report titled “How America Gives,” and surprise, surprise, faith is a major factor… Read More »For faith and generosity, it’s déjà vu all over again.
Reflections at the beginning of an online teaching experience
“Professors, over all, cast a skeptical eye on the learning outcomes for online education. Nearly two-thirds say they believe that the learning outcomes for an… Read More »Reflections at the beginning of an online teaching experience
Generosity in quotes
“One image and symbol in particular brings together the dynamics of mission and stewardship in a fundamental way—the Eucharist table. It’s no wonder that the… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Quiet on the set (of life)
As regular readers of Generous Matters may recall, in lieu of New Year’s resolutions, I chose to go with three words to guide my steps… Read More »Quiet on the set (of life)
It matters who’s on the mountain with you (part 2)
A few posts back I suggested that for fundraisers, who it is that’s on the mountain with you makes a world of difference. The annual… Read More »It matters who’s on the mountain with you (part 2)
Generosity in quotes
“As God’s people today, we talk about being a family, but the reality too often falls short . . . It is easy to lose… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Rest for the weary, grace for the rest
As this post goes live, I’ll be up in the air (literally), in flight to Dallas, Texas. Along with more than 2,000 young moms, 150… Read More »Rest for the weary, grace for the rest