A five-step cure for boredom in the boardroom
If you ‘re the member of a ministry or other nonprofit board, chances are you know the frustration of a poorly run meeting. You’ve yawned… Read More »A five-step cure for boredom in the boardroom
Generosity in quotes
“The moral measure of this budget debate is not which party wins or which powerful interests prevail, but rather how those who are jobless, hungry,… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Finger-pointing doesn’t raise a dime
Rarely a week goes by that I don’t hear from an exasperated CEO seeking help in ratcheting up his or her board’s involvement in fundraising.… Read More »Finger-pointing doesn’t raise a dime
Innovation without (much) change
When talking innovation, CEOs and board members usually have in mind outside-the-box, over-the-moon, home-run kinds of initiatives. And woe to anyone who suggests that enhancements to… Read More »Innovation without (much) change
Generosity in quotes
“Grace is the presence of God in the life of the world — freely extended through the ministry of Christ to every living soul. So… Read More »Generosity in quotes
When fundraisers do the darndest things
The last thing CEOs or board members of faith-based nonprofits want to see is their organization in a consumer advocate’s hot seat. But that’s exactly… Read More »When fundraisers do the darndest things
Pieced together generosity
The feathers in fundraisers’ caps are major gifts. Development officers dream of racking up a string of six or seven-figure donations. Never mind that most… Read More »Pieced together generosity
Spending boldly at the Pennsylvania Relief Sale
It’s party time for Brethren in Christ and Mennonite folk here in south central Pennsylvania. On Saturday, a couple thousand of us, along with sundry… Read More »Spending boldly at the Pennsylvania Relief Sale
Seven steps to a well-crafted meeting agenda
To most board members, agenda building is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Until they sit through a poorly run board meeting or two,… Read More »Seven steps to a well-crafted meeting agenda
Generosity in quotes
“Plenty of things Jesus says are counter-intuitive. If you love your life, you will lose it. Unless you die, you cannot live. His concept of… Read More »Generosity in quotes