What if we treated the simplicity of a single thread of our life’s tapestry with equal importance to the overall picture? Maybe we would see not a roadblock or a stumbling block but a stepping stone to be explored, studied, and appreciated. How does that viewpoint aid us as we live our over-busy everyday lives?

My cat, Nohea, is 18 years old and has been my faithful companion since he was 7 years old. It took me awhile to catch on to the fact that there are lessons to be learned in observing how my cat (a creature of habit) behaves.

When a donor chooses to make a planned gift, your stewardship playbook should be different. There are a few things to keep in mind.

Composition of your Resource Development Committee takes careful consideration and mindful placement. But then what? Research shows that careful cultivation of the skills and talents each committee member brings to the table results in a better outcome all ‘round, rather than having a one-size-fits-all position description.

Are you a procrastinator? It’s okay to admit it. Many of us are. By why do we do it?

I recently read an article with the following startling information: “As your organization’s most invested constituents, volunteers are 4x more likely to give and give 10x more, on average, than non-volunteers. It would seem that, if you are not including your volunteers in your development plan, you are missing out!”

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis is seeking a Targeted Case Management Program Manager

Kindness in the workplace is like plugging in to a charging station, giving meaning to our daily tasks and providing an outlet for our charitable impulses. Studies show that companies see a 12x increased odds that an organization will thrive when employees feel connected.