2009 « The Generous Life

posted on {Sunday, November 22nd, 2009} at {11:58 pm}

Rather than anxiously trying to stretch every dollar in order to ensure that no one is disappointed with what they find under the tree, we need to challenge them to find ways that remind us of the true reasons for celebrating Christmas.

Confessions of a Doubting Fundraiser

posted on {Saturday, November 7th, 2009} at {9:08 pm}

And in that moment we must be reminded that Jesus is standing right there with us amidst the storm, He reaches out his hand, and says “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

New Fundraising Workshop

posted on {Tuesday, October 27th, 2009} at {9:53 pm}

In this fundraising workshop, leaders can learn how to create strategic solutions that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their fundraising plan.

The Church in the New Normal

posted on {Monday, October 26th, 2009} at {10:41 am}

Most of us can imagine what the new normal might look like at home and at work. But what does the new normal look like at church?

The Tyranny of One-Time Gifts

posted on {Saturday, October 24th, 2009} at {8:05 am}

One-time gifts are missed opportunities- individuals who at some point expressed an interest in the organization and have since taken their interest elsewhere…. The one-time gift is a classic dysfunction of a development office.

Generosity Is More Than Giving

posted on {Saturday, October 17th, 2009} at {8:39 pm}

Dan writes: Giving is behavior. Generosity is an orientation grounded in a value. Generosity flows from spirit and passion… To be generous is to create something…

Successful Fundraising

posted on {Monday, October 12th, 2009} at {7:34 pm}

I have observed a very simple concept along the way- a concept I call “Successful Fundraising”, which recognizes three distinct characteristics of successful fundraising; a qualified prospect, an effective ask, and a worthy cause.

Where is the quiet money?

posted on {Sunday, October 11th, 2009} at {2:38 pm}

…a gentleman who used the term “quiet money” to describe an individual who commonly avoids the radar of our community’s fundraising campaigns

Google CEO Talks Truth

posted on {Sunday, September 27th, 2009} at {11:42 pm}

Google now defines a generation, an economy, and a worldview. With such influence in the world it might surprise some and concern others that Google’s CEO freely admits his search engine doesn’t know what the truth is.

Plan w/ Individual Gift Strategies

posted on {Monday, September 21st, 2009} at {8:33 pm}

Major gift fundraisers rely on individual gift strategies to strategically plan the fundraising experience. These individual gift strategies are intentional timelines that detail every step along the way; they establish who, what, when, where, and for what reason a solicitation is made.