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Aging Cheerfully or Grumpily—The Seeds We Sow
The seeds you sow all your life show up as you age. Will you grow into a cheerful old person or a…
It’s Time to Reconsider Generational Impact
When we consider the idea of family, the idea of generational impact should be a bigger topic. What do I mean?
Why Can’t Donors Be Generous?
He had a plan. A curriculum. He had people following, and people to lead. All it seemed that he needed was resources….
How to Fail at Donor Relationships—Part II
Ron had finally managed to set up what he thought was one of those mountaintop meetings—a key major donor. He thought he’d…
How to Fail at Donor Relationships—Part I
If your nonprofit relies primarily on a few stories to convince donors of your impact, then you may want to read this…
I Don’t Know Where to Give
Did you read the story of the Michigan university that just received a gift of $100 million dollars to start a hospital?
Is Your Giving Strategic?
he thick gold band and the large diamond told me that this was no ordinary ring. I could tell by the words…
Is It So Foolish to Give Away Your Life?
Byron, my wife’s grandfather, was 91 years old when he died. He was a venerable old soul. He was loved by many….
I’ve Lost it All
“I’ve lost it all!” I’d just asked how my friend’s business was going. He was reeling from the market crash of 2008….
Give Away Your Attention Deficit Disorder
This blog is not about curing attention deficit disorder. It’s about giving it away.
Why Christians Should Not Use Private Foundations
I’ve seen it many times. A Christian family decides they want to formalize their giving. They go get advice from their lawyers…