Giving is a lousy wealth buiding strategy
It’s become a rite of tax season at our house. My husband wraps up his prep work with the benediction, “If we didn’t give so… Read More »Giving is a lousy wealth buiding strategy
Let’s talk about crunch time for nonprofits
I’m known for urging leaders in faith-based nonprofits to grab hold of the promise of God’s amazing abundance. I encourage folks to tune out messages… Read More »Let’s talk about crunch time for nonprofits
Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
The following short posts highlight topics that captured my attention during the week just past. Americans have donated more than $105 million to relief and recovery efforts in… Read More »Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
Even good ideas may have to die
On first read, the phrase “murder board” is a jolt to pacifist sensibilities. But not to fear. It’s excess ideas, not the folks who dream… Read More »Even good ideas may have to die
What would John Wesley tell Albert Pujols to do?
This week’s Christian Century reports on trouble brewing in St. Louis among Cardinals fans who also are evangelical Christians. Some, including a Presbyterian pastor turned… Read More »What would John Wesley tell Albert Pujols to do?
The accidental stewardship educator
In my experience, it’s the unusual newcomer to fundraising for a faith-based organization that thinks of him or herself as called to ministry. And when it comes… Read More »The accidental stewardship educator
The appropriately civil board
A few posts back, I identified “dysfunctional civility” – a culture that shuts out hard questions and differences of opinions – as potentially hurtful to… Read More »The appropriately civil board
My kingdom for a good idea
If I’m asked to participate in one more brainstorming session involving flip chart paper and colored dots, I’ll run from the room screaming. This time-worn… Read More »My kingdom for a good idea
A paean to the lowly annual fund
Just when it seemed the annual fund—that old workhorse of the fundraising world—was finally getting some respect, the stock market has come roaring back. Presto,… Read More »A paean to the lowly annual fund
Beat the wave. Give now.
Beginning with the 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan and now followed by tsunami warnings stretching halfway round the globe, Mother Nature has just handed the world a fundraising… Read More »Beat the wave. Give now.