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When does fundraising become unethical? When fundraisers act as takers, not lead givers

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Pastor Foley

Jim Harries had me from hello. Even the title of his post on the Lausanne Global Conversation site–Biblical Giving, Holding Donors Accountable–is about the best five word summary of why Biblical fundraising and development is–and must be–different than any secular … Continue reading →

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Why Egger’s Volunteer Bill of Rights is, um, not quite right enough. Yet.

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Pastor Foley

Robert Egger, the engaging founder of DC Central Kitchen, is instituting a “Bill of Rights” for everyone who volunteers at this “$5-million annual operation, which hauls in close to two tons of food per day, converts it into 4,500 meals, … Continue reading →

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On the matter of Boom B Qs: Tragic oil spill offers crucial lesson for all nonprofits

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Pastor Foley

The tragic oil spill off the Gulf Coast has given rise to a second tragedy which, while infinitely less tragic, offers a crucial future-leaning lesson for all nonprofits. Steve Gelsi of Marketwatch has a  fascinating update on something about which … Continue reading →

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