Love the board you’re with
It doesn’t take much digging to uncover some serious board envy within the world of nonprofits, including those with a faith base. A lot of CEOs… Read More »Love the board you’re with
Thumbs up to optimism
A great blessing of my work with faith-based nonprofits is the joy of traveling in the company of people of hope –people who’ve chosen generosity… Read More »Thumbs up to optimism
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