An interesting blog that argues that the unwillingness of foundations and big donors to realize they don’t have all the answers prevent them from solving social problems. Nonprofits should have a greater role in driving the agenda according to theRead more…
Will Millennials Shift How Money Flows to Social Change?
Millennials, the demographic group of people born between 1981 and 2000, are said to fundamentally change the world as we know it. They do it through for example the use of technology. This blog reflects on Millenial giving and whetherRead more…
The Art of Creating Online Communities
Kate Emanuel, senior vice president of nonprofit and government relations at the Ad Council, offers advise for organizations looking to create and/or leverage an online community: Think hard about whether you need an online community. Choose the right platform. Once youRead more…
Give it Away
What would happen if your church gave away the entire offering from Easter Sunday? Tim Niekerk, senior pastor of Salem Ministries, shares an amazing story of generosity inspired by being a part of the Generous Churches Leadership Community sponsored by LeadershipRead more…
The Generosity Gameplan – Step 3: Count your Currencies [Generous Connections]
At some point, you’ve probably been asked to contribute time, talent, and treasure to a worthy cause. I’m not a big fan of this phrase, partly because I think it’s been used so much that people don’t hear its real meaning anymore.Time,Read more…
The Generosity Gameplan – Step 2: Claim your Generosity Gaps [Generous Connections]
In my decades of work in the philanthropic and nonprofit world, I’ve met many folks who are frustrated with the process or disappointed with the results of their giving. These people end up reining in their generous urges. Step 2Read more…
The Generosity Gameplan – Step 1: Explore your heart and history
For our generosity to be effective in the world and meaningful to us as givers, I am convinced that we must give from our heart’s desire. By that, I mean two things: Your desire for connection: For a sense of interdependenceRead more…
Does your giving do good and feel great?
Many generous people who want their giving to matter – to themselves and to the world that’s been changed for the better. But many get stuck between their desires and actions, unable to take their generosity to the next level.Read more…
Preparing for a Seismic Shift in Fundraising
By 2045, Hispanics, blacks, and other minorities will outnumber whites in the United States. Fundraisers and also Christian ministry fundraisers must prepare for a changing philanthropic landscape. This is a transcript of a live online discussion with fundraising experts andRead more…
The ‘Charitable-Industrial Complex’ and Charity Pay – A reflection
Two separate but related debates about charities/non-profits/non-governmental organisations (NGOs) burst into the open the past few weeks in the US and the UK. First it was Peter Buffett who talked about the ‘charitable-industrial complex’ maintaining and increasing economic inequality (seeRead more…