How to Create a Compelling Fundraising Ask [Slideshare]

There are many misconceptions about fundraising. One of which is that there is a magic bullet out there (the perfect event, a connection to a celebrity) that will create a financial windfall. Often in the nonprofit world board and staff members so despise fundraising that theyRead more…

Takers, Traders, and Givers: Which Are You?

In recent years, I’ve asked several very successful friends this question: “How important are relationships to the flourishing of your personal life and the success of your business?” They always respond with one word: vital. Not surprisingly, then, the folks I knowRead more…

The Psychology of Social Sharing

“I share, you share, we all share because…we…care.” Sharing is in. Sharing is cool. We share, therefore we are. But, as this infographic from business analytics shop StatPro illustrates, we do it for different reasons — and in different ways. What kind ofRead more…

Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency

Relationships between donors and ministries can cause much anxiety. The Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency report from Grantcraft explores how transparency can strengthen credibility, improve grantee relationships, facilitate greater collaboration, increase public trust, reduce duplication of effort, and build communities of sharedRead more…

Merciful Justice – Thankful Response to Christ’s Love

Philippians 4:5 has one of the most difficult translation challenges in Scripture. This challenge deals with one word, translated in multiple ways by various Bible versions. Putting this word into practice could not only revolutionize one’s dealings with others butRead more…

12 Things Growing Leaders Do Differently

1. Generosity To make a significant impact, be generous! Growing leaders share their knowledge, experience, resources, and compassion with others. They implicitly trust people – they freely give people the benefit of the doubt. Give because giving is fun. GiveRead more…

Forgiveness – God’s Pattern for Your Practice

Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity and means “to cancel a debt” or “to set aside.” The awesome demonstration of God’s love—the sacrifice of Jesus—is the perfect example of forgiveness that sets the standard by which God’s children areRead more…

The Lausanne Standards – A Narrative Foundation

The role of money in international missions had been an issue in the global church for many years. The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization published the Lausanne Standards (http://www.lausannestandards.org/) as a set of values and principles to guide donors andRead more…