Generous Matters top 10 picks in November
November was the biggest month yet for Generous Matters with the number of page views more than doubling. Thank you to everyone who stopped by… Read More »Generous Matters top 10 picks in November
Questions for lawyers on boards, and the rest of us as well
Virtually every board with which I’ve consulted — and believe me, that’s a lot of boards — is proud to count a lawyer or two… Read More »Questions for lawyers on boards, and the rest of us as well
These things I still believe about fundraising as ministry
Earlier this fall, I agreed to contribute to a book project sponsored by the Christian Leadership Alliance. Tentatively titled A Stewardship Primer, the aim is… Read More »These things I still believe about fundraising as ministry
Generosity in quotes
“Because we belong to God, our time and talents belong to God all week. When accountants-who-belong-top-God help people fill out their tax returns, they are… Read More »Generosity in quotes
“Thanksgiving” is God’s never-secret, free-for-all-to-use password
Passwords are the bane of my online existence. I create them and promptly forget. I jot them down, then lose the paper. It’s enough to… Read More »“Thanksgiving” is God’s never-secret, free-for-all-to-use password
Tips on becoming, identifying, and/or evaluating a leader
Seven-step program for would-be leaders. The November 7, 2011 issue of Fortune magazine includes an interview with Frances Hesselbein, longtime CEO of the Leader to Leader… Read More »Tips on becoming, identifying, and/or evaluating a leader
Generosity in quotes
“Perhaps of all the virtues hope is the most fragile, the most fleeting, the least concrete. Don’t forget that the Greek gods, at the very… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Observations at the outset of a pilot project on board leadership
This week, I’ve had the pleasure of spending two days with a fantastic group of CEOs and board members from eight faith-based nonprofits in the Pacific… Read More »Observations at the outset of a pilot project on board leadership
Generosity in quotes
“The missional church proclaims the good news that God is actively engaged in the world and that God is ready and willing to use us… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Note to self: Get wisdom.
The trend line is hard to miss. Wisdom has fallen on hard times in recent days — including among people of faith. As noted in… Read More »Note to self: Get wisdom.