October « 2009 « The Generous Life

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.