Riding the collaboration bandwagon
Back in 2001, when Thom Jeavons and I, via Growing Givers’ Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry, urged leaders of faith-based nonprofits to collaborate with other… Read More »Riding the collaboration bandwagon
Hot August tips for campaign success in faith-based settings
There they were, 17 earnest Episcopalians, gathered in the basement of the Cathedral building on a hot August evening to talk about fundraising. With a… Read More »Hot August tips for campaign success in faith-based settings
Nana goes to MOPS Convention
As this post comes online, I am standing in front of more than 2,000 mothers of preschoolers and other assorted guests who’ve gathered in Nashville,… Read More »Nana goes to MOPS Convention
And now to practice what I preach to board chairs
For more than 20 years, a single theme — good boards matter — has dominated my writing, speaking, and consulting work. I’ve crisscrossed the continent… Read More »And now to practice what I preach to board chairs
Mr/Ms Legislator, think about women and children
Generosity matters to everyone, but most especially to women and children. In fact, worldwide, moms and their kids dominate the category of “least of these.”… Read More »Mr/Ms Legislator, think about women and children
Smoky Mountain sabbath
As this post comes online, my husband and I are nearing the end of a week of vacation at the cabin of friends in the… Read More »Smoky Mountain sabbath
Generosity in quotes
“Our thanks are due to God for all temporal blessings; they are more than we deserve. But our thanks ought to go to God in… Read More »Generosity in quotes
The career saboteur in the mirror
I’ve noticed an uptick in advice about coping with a bad boss and/or belligerent co-workers (or obnoxious colleagues on a nonprofit board, dare I suggest).… Read More »The career saboteur in the mirror
Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
Creating presentations that connect: About one in five working adults would rather do taxes, go to the dentist, or work on a Saturday than sit… Read More »Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
It takes a team to win the board game (part 2)
In my last post, I added a governance spin to two of four strategies from consultants Jack and Suzy Welch’s advice about “How to Build… Read More »It takes a team to win the board game (part 2)