By Rabbi Andy Gordon, Bolton Street Synagogue, Baltimore, MD What does it mean to be generous? Merriam-Webster Dictionary translates generous as “characterized by a noble or kindly spirit; liberal in giving; marked by abundance or ample proportions.” A person who is seemingly generous is willing to give of him or herself and provide resources for… Read more »
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Fifteen Ways Fundraisers Can Encourage ‘Generosity for Life’
The new “Generosity for Life” interactive web site reports an 11-percentage point decline in American households making charitable donations between 2000 – 2014. What does this mean for fundraisers? The report is rigorous and reliable and, therefore, is useful for your fundraising planning. But how? 1. The report’s findings serve as a reminder to stay… Read more »
Imagine your own philanthropic story
Philanthropist. What does that term mean to you? Do you consider yourself a philanthropist? What factors influence how and when you give, whether that means volunteering your time or donating your money? At the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, an important part of our work is to illustrate that anyone can be—and in fact… Read more »
Fundraising – more than just money!
This is the third blog in a four-week series about Lake Institute on Faith & Giving’s Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). Each week will provide a different perspective on this course and the way it has impacted individuals and religious organizations. By Cynthia Newman Cynthia Newman is Minister of Clergy Economic Empowerment for the… Read more »