To your own self, be generous
A spring schedule of almost nonstop consulting has been good for my business, but not so much for my soul. Which likely explains why a blog post by Salvation… Read More »To your own self, be generous
Seeing + believing = more generous giving
A study of high-impact donors commissioned by the Gates Foundation validates what a lot of ministry organizations already knew—generosity increases when donors directly encounter issues… Read More »Seeing + believing = more generous giving
Reflections on another week of generous matters
App generosity. In previous posts, I’ve stated my awe of today’s young philanthropists whose entrepreneurial approach to doing good is transforming the meaning of time, treasure, and… Read More »Reflections on another week of generous matters
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fairest board of all?
I pride myself on keeping current with research in my areas of scholarship – board governance, fundraising, and organizational effectiveness. So imagine my dismay at only recently… Read More »Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fairest board of all?
More than just a pithy phrase
If you’ve heard me speak or have read much of what I’ve written, you know I’m a sucker for a pithy phrase. In previous posts,… Read More »More than just a pithy phrase
Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
Investments in good There’s a new kid in the world of finance — social-impact bond (SIB) funds that let investors get rich while doing good.… Read More »Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
Don’t make strangers of former board members
For the most part, I agree that term limits for board members are spot on. There’s nothing like the fresh insights, enthusiasm, and connections of newcomers to board service… Read More »Don’t make strangers of former board members
The devil is in the bylaws
I’m a self-confessed governance junky, which makes me the odd person out in most settings. There aren’t a lot of folks who share my enthusiasm… Read More »The devil is in the bylaws
PS from Messiah College about senior class giving
An alumna of Messiah College posted the following on my Facebook page in follow up to the blog post “Pomp, circumstance, and the senior class… Read More »PS from Messiah College about senior class giving
Pomp, circumstance, and the senior class gift
It’s graduation season and with seven private colleges within a 50 mile radius of my home, commencement ceremonies are the event du jour here in… Read More »Pomp, circumstance, and the senior class gift