For fundraising success, focus
It’s old hat wisdom in development circles that variety is the spice that gives life to fundraising. Annual giving programs, corporate and foundation support, special… Read More »For fundraising success, focus
Generosity in quotes
“Looking quietly at all the clutter that prevents us from seeing ourselves honestly, looking quietly at the ways in which the world we live in muffles the… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Lead where no leader (in your organization) has gone before
I’m a Star Trek fan from way back. So when a Forbes article promises “five key leadership lessons that you can take away from Captain… Read More »Lead where no leader (in your organization) has gone before
Four tough questions behind truth-filled tales of organizational impact
Heads up, nonprofit leader. The team over at Oneicity would have you do more with your appeal letters than simply regale donors (potential or ongoing) with… Read More »Four tough questions behind truth-filled tales of organizational impact
Friday reflections on another week of generous matters
Put your money on vision. If offerings at your church have hit a plateau, take a look at “Building a Hopeful Financial Future: Funding Your… Read More »Friday reflections on another week of generous matters
Say it in a tweet: Summing up your organization in 140 characters or less
With all due respect to Mr. Otis, the elevator speech, that time-honored staple of the fundraising world, has lost some of its zip. In today’s… Read More »Say it in a tweet: Summing up your organization in 140 characters or less
Note to self: when evening gilds the sky, turn off the computer.
It should have occurred to me when I selected my three words for 2012 (be, still, and know) that the location of my office could… Read More »Note to self: when evening gilds the sky, turn off the computer.
One year with Generous Matters
Today marks the first anniversary of Generous Matters, a not-so-consequential milestone for the world, but pretty special to me. When I set out on this… Read More »One year with Generous Matters
Friday reflections on another week of Generous Matters
Low-balling happiness: If you’re working harder, enjoying it less, and still finding yourself pressed for cash, Fast Company blogger Cali Williams Yost recommends Laura Vanderkam’s… Read More »Friday reflections on another week of Generous Matters
Fundraising as ministry begins with a plan
My first post here at Generous Matters focused on the critical role of planning in fundraising success. Fast forward a year, and planning is again… Read More »Fundraising as ministry begins with a plan