My father does a lot of work in Latin America, specifically in Nicaragua. He has said a number of times that the poor of Nicaragua don’t need a handout, they need the motivation to do something themselves. We are all very much that way; if we can do something the easy way we will. If [...]
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Sounds Like A Squirrel
August 25, 2010 – 7:57 pm
A little boy is in Sunday school at church and his teacher asks him a question, “What lives in a tree, eats nuts, and has a bushy tail?” The little boy thinks for a moment and says, “I know the answer is Jesus, but it sounds like a squirrel.” Who Jesus is and the message [...]
Endowments… A Reflection in a Mirror?
August 23, 2010 – 7:46 pm
While working on a proposal for a significant merit-based endowment, a co-worker made an insightful comment. He said donors who set up endowments picture themselves as the individual receiving it. We can’t quite make this a rule of thumb, but it does give us a glimpse into the mind of the donor. If you’re creating [...]
Featured Fundraiser: Sandy Clark
August 18, 2010 – 4:57 pm
This month’s Featured Fundraiser is Sandy Clark. Feel free to leave a comment with questions or let me know if you’d like more information about her organization. If you know of a fundraising professional that I should feature here, I’d love to hear your nomination just send me an email. – Jason What kind of [...]
Mobile Giving Research and Opinion
August 16, 2010 – 4:09 pm
You’ve been provided some facts and general information about mobile giving. I’ve learned a lot through this process and want to hear your thoughts and experiences in the mobile giving space. Below are a few different theories and philosophies regarding some of the benefits and specifics of mobile giving. Instantly Viral Cell phones and smart [...]
