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Reflections on Generosity

The Drafter of Many Appeals

The Drafter of Many Appeals ends the article with ... "But the fact is that motives of pure reason to explain voluntary action are usually difficult of discovery, and not in charitable spheres only..."For some humor in our fundraising work, this week I am reading "The Ethics of giving: The Ratio of Generosity to Income" by "a Drafter of Many Appeals" from the Hospital Magazine, published in 1915.Reflection question: When will you take the time to find the humor in our fundraising work through a Google search of humorous videos or cartoons focused on fundraising or, perhaps, have conversation with a colleague about their funniest moments in this profession?

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May 15, 2024
Reflections on Generosity

Liberating Generosity

"...[Generosity] removes a weight, a burden, a nagging fear. It sets one free to appreciate and enjoy what one has, rather than being burdened with the wish that one had more or worry about losing it. This kind of personal transformation shores up the personal security grounded in believing that, whatever the future holds, one will always have enough....."This week, I’m reading a quote from The Paradox of Generosity by Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson. 2014 edition.Reflection questions: How are our words to donors reflecting that shift from scarcity to abundance? How is generosity liberating in our own lives? To purchase this book: The Paradox of Generosity by Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson.Copyright: Oxford University Press 2014. Reproduced with permission of the Licensor through PLSclear.

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May 8, 2024
Reflections on Generosity

Wealth of Generosity

"...Though they have been going through much trouble and hard times, they have mixed their wonderful joy with their deep poverty, and the result has been an overflow of giving to others..."This week, I’m reading from 2 Corinthians by Saint Paul.Reflection questions: Is there a volunteer or Board member you have deemed too poor to give the opportunity to donate? How can you empower all people - regardless of their economic situation - to give joyfully?

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April 22, 2024
Reflections on Generosity

Rich and Poor

"But sometimes our concern for the poor may carry with it a prejudice against the rich."This week, I’m reading a quote from The Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen, originally presented in 1992.Reflection questions: Am I falling into either extreme of begging or entitlement? With our donors, how am I prioritizing the relationship over the request? To purchase: The Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri NouwenUsed with permission from Upper Room Books.

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April 8, 2024
Reflections on Generosity

Our Relationship with Money

"...Those of us who ask for money need to look carefully at ourselves. The question is not how to get money. Rather, the question is about our relationship with money. We will never be able to ask for money if we do not know how we ourselves relate to money...." This week, I’m reading a quote from The Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen, originally presented in 1992.

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March 26, 2024

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